**Other Professional** **Composite Repair Employee Development Specialist** Salt Lake City, UT Posted: 1/23/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 215164 Job Category: Other Professional Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 52 **Composite Repair Employee Development Specialist** 📍 _Salt Lake City, UT_ 📄 **Job ID: 215164** PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an experienced **Composite Repair Employee Development Specialist** to support our expanding aerospace composite fabrication, repair, and assembly operations across multiple sites and business units. This role is ideal for subject‑matter experts who are passionate about training, developing others, and supporting the next generation of composite technicians. **Shifts** **1st or 2nd shift** available, based on training demand and business needs. **Assignment Contingency** **Successful completion of all required training—both classroom and on‑the‑job (OTJ)—is a contingency for this assignment.** **Position Overview** As a Composite Repair Employee Development Specialist, you will deliver high‑quality technical instruction in a fast‑paced aerospace environment. You will guide learners through classroom and hands‑on composite repair training, ensuring safety, comprehension, and consistent skill development across programs. **Key Responsibilities** + Deliver composite repair and fabrication instruction using a variety of training methods, tools, and media. + Prepare and deliver lessons; evaluate student performance; conduct remediation as needed. + Maintain safe, professional training environments aligned with company standards and policies. + Adapt curriculum and delivery methods to meet program‑specific composite repair objectives. + Identify performance gaps and recommend development solutions to improve technical outcomes. + Partner with cross‑functional groups to align training with business goals and production needs. + Analyze, prioritize, and schedule training for new hires, transfers, and recall employees. + Address learning challenges in real time to maintain training effectiveness and learner engagement. + Support training across multiple shifts and regional locations when required. **Required Qualifications** + 3+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or manufacturing support. + Experience in coaching, instructing, or serving as an employee development specialist. + Experience designing or delivering technical or leadership development curriculum. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and detailed work instructions. + Ability to work with chemicals commonly used in composite repair training (sealants, alcohol, MPK, solvent cleaners). **Education & Experience Requirements** Education and experience typically acquired through **advanced education (e.g., Bachelor's degree)** and **6 or more years of related work experience** , _or_ an equivalent combination of education and experience such as: + **Master's degree + 4 years** of related work experience + **10 years** of related work experience in lieu of a degree + Other combinations demonstrating equivalent knowledge and capability **Preferred Qualifications** + Aerospace Manufacturing and/or Lean Certifications. + Hands‑on experience in structural, electrical, repair, functional test, seal, or systems work. + Mechanic background in structures, mechanical, electrical, or related systems. + Experience in areas such as Electrician/Structure/Wing/Spar Assembly, needs assessment, or job analysis. Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. The law requires PDS Defense, Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/ePlMC0R2ANfGQpN8fwGT6N?domain=dol.gov) and EEO is the Law Supplement (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/2ji7CgJx7OSAKDEkCotaGv?domain=dol.gov) PDS Defense, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/SVkaCjRvAjfnDVo9H5iV66?domain=dol.gov) for more information. As a Federal Contractor, PDS Defense, Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information, please click on the following link: E-Verify (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/VrGvCkRw6kfOAP2Ni962JR?domain=e-verify.uscis.gov) The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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