Usa Based - Learning And Development Specialist

Job Profile

Learning and Development Specialist position available in Columbus, OH . The Learning and Development Specialist will design and create instructional materials grounded in sound educational theory. They will utilize the best practices in technology, while developing multimedia e-learning and/or instructor-led learning solutions. This position will be responsible for applying the fundamental principles of ISD to all learning solutions assigned (i.e., instructor-led training, eLearning, webinars, job aids, reference guides, etc.). L&D Specialist will execute learning strategies and programs. Evaluate individual and organizational development needs. Implement various learning methods companywide (e.g. coaching, job-shadowing, online training). Design and deliver e-learning courses, workshops and other trainings. Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities. Help managers develop their team members through career pathing.

Jet Edge (Columbus, OH) is an affiliated operating partner of Vista in the US - the largest charter group in private aviation and the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation.  

Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals. Vista's fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators open the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group - to create the best service in business aviation, in every region in the world. 

Your Responsibilities

What you will be doing

• Developing and updating
• Training needs analysis
• Working with subject matter experts to develop material
• Creating
• Reviewing material and generating learning reports
• Graphics
• Writing exams and quizzes
• Writing Syllabuses for courses
• Audio clips
• Animations
• Videos
• Interactive eLearning courses
• Classroom course material and supplements

Who do you report to?

• Director of Training
• Office position with travel

Required Skills, Qualifications, And Experience

• Current unrestricted U.S. passport & unrestricted travel
• Bachelor’s Degree OR 3 years relevant experience, OR a combination of college education and relevant experience equivalent to 3 years – Preferred
• Aviation
• Advanced working expertise developing eLearning courses using Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline 360.
• Manga & Anime
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office Suite products with primary focus on Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• 3 years of experience in instructional design, development of eLearning and instructor-led training solutions in a corporate or educational environment.
• Strong work ethic
• Training evaluation and data analysis experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of Instructional System Design (i.e., ADDIE, SAM, and/or Agile) and Adult Learning Theory.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience work developing complex interactive scenarios and gamification.
• Instructional Design Certification from an accredited institution.
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Premiere Pro, Character Animator, Audition, Media Encoder
• Video editing and production experience a plus.
• Knowledge of industry learning standards such as SCORM, AICC and xAPI
• High School Diploma | GED - Required
• Instructional Design Certification from an accredited institution - Required
• Ambition to grow with an expanding training department

Physical Requirements:

Occasional - Move, Traverse, Travel

Frequent - Stationary position, Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information

Benefits

We offer a robust array of employee benefits including:  

• Life Insurance and Long/Short term Disability 
• Medical, dental, and vision plans  
• Paid Time Off 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• 401k program with company matching and no vesting period. 
• Career progression 

We are committed to developing and training members of our team at every stage of their career. Although our standards are high, we’ll help you reach them.