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AAR Learning & Development Specialist in WOOD DALE, Illinois
Title: Learning & Development Specialist
Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
Job Number: 15926
Learning and Development Specialist:
About Us:
AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.
AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.
Role Description:
The Learning and Development Specialist will design and deliver high-quality training solutions to meet business needs and enhance employee development. This position entails collaborating with business leaders to perform needs assessments and ensure adherence to industry standards. Additionally, the Specialist will oversee training assignments and offer support for the Learning Management System (LMS).
What you will be responsible for:
Conduct needs assessments and set learning objectives in consultation with business leaders.
Design and deliver skill-focused training through workshops, webinars, instructional videos and guides using instructional design methods.
Maintain records of learning activities, attendance, assessments, and retraining requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Monitor recurring issues and system gaps and identify potential efficiency improvements.
Provide Learning Management System (LMS) support, define user roles, create courses, and manage training assignments and reporting.
Year One Critical Success Factors:
Business Mindset (Planning & Organizing): During the first 90 days, understand and take ownership of company training plans, on-the-job training (OJT), and compliance training.
People Awareness (Managing Relationships): During Year 1, meet with leaders, hiring managers, and employees to learn about their personal needs to build trust, encourage two-way communications, and strengthen relationships.
Embrace Growth (Adaptability): During Year 1, identify innovative solutions and more creative ways with measurable value to provide a better learning experience for users.
Do It Right (Quality Orientation): After 6 months, develop understanding of all aspects of the job. In addition, gain others' confidence by following through on commitments while treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them in the face of challenges.
Qualifications:
What you will need to be successful in this role:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from a four-year college or university.
At least 3 years of experience in a learning and development function.
Proficiency in adult learning principles, instructional design, and LMS.
What makes AAR the place of choice:
Competitive salary and bonus package
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.