Learning & Development Lead

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •10+ years of total experience in instructional design, corporate learning, or people development
• •proven track record of standing up programs in fast growing technology companies or aviation/robotics/hardware industries
• •Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Business Administration, or a related field
• •Strong background in instructional design theories and learning psychology
• •Proven ability to design training modules that balance different learning archetypes (from desk-based software engineers to field-based employees)
• •Active experience incorporating AI solutions into dynamic learning workflows
• •Ability to link learning interventions to core business metrics (e.g., incident rate reduction, engineering speed, leadership retention) rather than vanity completion rates
• •A passion for operating as an individual contributor in the early stages, writing content, organizing materials, and building courses yourself
• •strategic maturity required to set up a new function within the people function
• •Excellent public speaking & presentation skills
• •hybrid based in Palo Alto, CA or based remotely in the United States

Desired Qualifications

• •builder mindset
• •deep understanding of how different employees learn and acquire skills
• •passionate about creating the environment and systems that promote a learning oriented culture
• •forward thinking
• •technologically savvy
• •design, launch, and scale Wing's centralized corporate training function
• •design the foundation for how Wing's workforce learns, develops skills, and align with critical operational imperatives
• •champion a next generation learning paradigm that leverages AI, LLM-driven knowledge engines, and contextual delivery mechanisms
• •provide adaptive learning solutions built for a highly technical and operational workforce that is rapidly evolving and scaling
• •Build the blueprint, strategy, and system foundation for Wing's first centralized corporate training function to serve the global workforce
• •Evaluate, select, and implement modern, AI-driven learning tools and knowledge systems
• •build or implement adaptive learning paths and realtime support mechanisms driven by automated content contextualization
• •Act as the architect of core learning pillars, utilizing strong foundational learning science to ensure learning pathways drive specific, measurable business goals
• •Core initial programs will include: Safety, Compliance, and Environmental Health & Safety
• •Build upon Wing's existing leadership frameworks that define how Wing managers lead, mentor, and build high-performing teams
• •Elevating engineering and operational skill sets through cutting-edge workflows
• •Partner with our AI Champions across the organization to help cascade key AI training & development
• •Partner closely with various client groups and executive leadership to align learning objectives with organizational metrics and dynamic regulatory requirements
• •Partnering with the Aviation Safety team on core learning modules that support our Safety Management System
• •Partnering with the Legal, Compliance and EH&S teams on critical compliance and EH&S training for our employees and extended field teams
• •Facilitate training sessions for Winglets (virtual and in person), depending on the content
• •Operate initially as an entrepreneurial individual contributor who designs and delivers materials directly
• •Over time, you will strategically build out a small, scrappy team to expand impact