Training Development Instructional Designer, Sr.

Cirrus Aircraft's Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet, the world's first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) - the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 16 million hours and over 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Partners with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and business leaders to assess performance needs, define learning objectives, and recommend appropriate learning solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Defines instructional direction for learning assets, partnering with graphic designers, media designers, video specialists, and production contributors who develop the visual, multimedia, and production-ready deliverables.
• Applies instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and learner-centered strategies to create engaging, effective, and scalable learning experiences.
• Creates design documents, storyboards, content outlines, and review drafts to guide development and ensure alignment among stakeholders.
• Collaborates with cross-functional partners to manage content development from intake through review, revision, approval, publication, and maintenance.
• Evaluates learning effectiveness using feedback, performance data, and other measures; recommends and implements improvements to increase relevance, engagement, and transfer of learning.
• Maintains existing learning content and documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with current business processes, products, and standards.
• Advises internal partners on content structure, learning modalities, assessment strategy, and use of learning technologies to support efficient and effective development.
• Supports prioritization and project planning across multiple initiatives, balancing timelines, stakeholder expectations, and content quality.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of team processes, templates, standards, and design practices within the existing training development group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, learning technologies, communications, or a related field
• 4-7 years of experience in instructional design, learning experience design, curriculum development, or related content development roles
• Demonstrated experience conducting needs analysis, defining measurable learning objectives, and translating complex information into clear instructional messaging and content frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills, with the ability to guide content development across multiple contributors and priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to consult with subject matter experts and provide clear instructional direction and feedback
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, assessment strategies, accessibility considerations, and digital content development best practices
• Experience working with learning technologies and collaborating effectively with graphic, media, video, and production partners to bring instructionally sound content to completion
• Preferred experience in aviation, technical training, regulated environments, or other settings requiring accurate, process-driven instructional content

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively: Builds clear alignment with stakeholders and translates complex information into understandable learning content and recommendations.
• Collaborates: Works effectively across subject matter experts, stakeholders, and development partners to deliver shared outcomes.
• Manages Complexity: Organizes ambiguous or highly technical information into structured, effective learning solutions.
• Customer Focus: Keeps learner and business needs at the center of content strategy, design decisions, and continuous improvement.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting after one year of employment.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 + hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.