TRAINING DIRECTOR

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

TRAINING DIRECTOR-O'Hare International Airport

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
CDA/Vehicle Services Section

Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: BX17 $83,052.00/year

Applications for this position will be accepted from 5/15/26 until 11:59pm CDT on 5/29/26

The Chicago Department of Aviation is seeking a Training Director for the Vehicle Services Section. The role is managerial in nature, coordinating the development of staff training and developmental programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assesses training needs for Vehicle Services personnel by collaborating with Operations, Safety, and Management staff; conducting needs analyses; reviewing incident/accident data; and performing direct field observations on the airfield to determine required training in advanced airfield driving and specialized equipment operation.

Develops and implements comprehensive training curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials focused on airfield driving safety, FAA compliance, snow removal operations, and heavy equipment usage.

Supervises and directs training staff responsible for delivering classroom, hands-on, and field-based instruction; ensures consistency, accuracy, and compliance with CDA policies and federal aviation regulations.

Coordinates with other CDA sections, City departments, and external training providers to deliver supplemental or specialized instruction related to advanced driving, safety standards, and equipment technologies.

Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs through written and practical examinations, check rides, skills assessments, incident trend analysis, and feedback from Management personnel.

Prepares detailed reports and maintains training records to track certifications, compliance with FAA and CDA requirements, and overall program performance.
Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: O'Hare Airport Maintenance Complex
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 7am - 3pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Seven (7) years of work experience in the design and implementation of employee training programs, OR

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree, plus five (5) years of work experience in the design and implementation of employee
training programs, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus three (3) years of work experience in the design and implementation of employee training programs, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher, plus two (2) years of work experience in the design and implementation of employee training programs
The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA)

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
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https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor