Manager, Technical Training (Aerospace)

Location: East Syracuse, New York, United States; onsite role with up to 20% domestic and international travel.

Compensation: $115,700–$150,500 annually.

Company

hirify.global is a defense and security company developing advanced technology and systems for the U.S. Armed Forces, the Federal Aviation Administration, and international and commercial partners.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, coach, recruit, onboard, evaluate, and retain a team of technical training developers and instructors.
• Set departmental goals, performance metrics, budgets, staffing plans, and succession plans.
• Oversee instructor-led, hands-on, virtual, and eLearning training programs, ensuring materials reflect engineering changes and product updates.
• Apply adult learning principles, Instructional Systems Design methodologies, and innovative learning technologies.
• Manage concurrent projects while balancing cost, quality, schedule, and customer commitments.
• Support proposals, business development, customer engagement, continuous improvement, and strategic reporting to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Education, Instructional Design, Training, or a related technical field with 12+ years of experience in engineering, military, aerospace, or technical training; alternatively, a master’s degree with 10+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience managing technical professionals or training organizations.
• Expert knowledge of Instructional Systems Design.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems, eLearning development, and digital learning technologies.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead organizational change.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and currently hold or be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Selected applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, radar, command and control, or military systems.
• PMP, CPTD, ATD, or similar certification.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting domestic and international customer training programs.
• Strong project management, resource planning, budgeting, proposal, and customer demonstration experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, MadCap tools, TortoiseSVN, Adobe tools, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, PuTTY, TigerVNC, Snagit, GIMP, Adobe Captivate, and Articulate 360.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities, work-life balance, and a business-casual environment.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, including eight designated holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contributions, tuition assistance, and student loan assistance.
• Wellness and employee assistance resources, employee stock purchase opportunities, and short- and long-term disability coverage.

Hiring process

• Applications close on 29 January 2027.
• Selected applicants may undergo a government security investigation and must pass a pre-employment drug screen.