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Learning and Development Specialist
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8 October 2026 (1 hour ago)
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5 January 2027
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
AirQ is a UAE-based unmanned aircraft systems company with a growing workforce across engineering manufacturing assembly integration and testing flight operations and corporate functions. We are looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to help build the skills and capabilities our teams need as the company grows.
Role Overview
The Learning & Development Specialist will identify learning needs across the company and coordinate development programs that support employee performance and AirQs business priorities. Working with department managers the role will turn identified skill gaps into practical training plans oversee training activities maintain reliable learning and certification records and assess the effectiveness of training.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with department managers to identify current and future learning needs role requirements and skills gaps.
- Develop and maintain a structured learning and development plan aligned with company priorities and departmental needs.
- Coordinate internal and external training workshops technical learning professional development and certification programs.
- Support effective onboarding by coordinating induction and role-specific learning for new employees.
- Maintain accurate records of training attendance employee competencies and relevant certifications.
- Track mandatory and role-related training requirements and coordinate timely completion and renewal.
- Work with managers to identify appropriate learning approaches for technical operational and corporate roles.
- Evaluate training through participant feedback manager input completion data and evidence of improved skills or workplace application.
- Prepare clear reports on training activity participation completion certification status and identified development needs.
- Recommend improvements to learning programs and assess suitable external providers courses and learning methods.
- Support employee development initiatives and contribute to building a consistent learning culture across AirQ.
- Coordinate training logistics budgets approvals providers schedules and learning materials.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Learning and Development Business Administration or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in Learning and Development training coordination or a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating learning programs and working with managers to identify development needs.
- Knowledge of training needs analysis learning methods and training evaluation.
- Experience maintaining training records and tracking competencies or certifications.
- Strong planning and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Sound judgment when handling confidential employee information.
