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How much do training program jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for training program in California is $19.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $24.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a training program?

A training program is a structured set of activities designed to teach specific skills or knowledge to employees or participants. These programs can focus on improving job performance, introducing new technologies, or complying with industry regulations. Training programs may be conducted in-person, online, or through a combination of both. They often include lectures, workshops, hands-on exercises, and assessments to measure learning outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a training program manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Training Program Manager, you need expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and adult learning principles, typically supported by a degree in education, human resources, or a related field. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning software, and training evaluation tools is commonly required, along with certifications like CPLP or ATD. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills help you engage learners and coordinate multiple stakeholders effectively. These skills ensure that training initiatives are impactful, efficiently delivered, and aligned with organizational goals.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals managing a training program, and how can they be addressed?

One common challenge in managing a Training Program is ensuring that training content stays relevant and engaging for participants with diverse backgrounds and learning styles. Program managers often need to regularly update materials and incorporate feedback to keep sessions effective. Another challenge is coordinating schedules and resources to accommodate both trainers and trainees, which requires strong organizational and communication skills. Building strong relationships with stakeholders and utilizing technology for scheduling and content delivery can significantly help address these challenges.

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Infographic showing various Training Program job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,832 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Training Program Manager

Linda, CA โ€ข On-site

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Engineering Professional Servicesย โ€ขย 501 - 1,000 employees

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Support the development, implementation, and sustainment of training solutions for aircraft systems and subsystems.

  • Evaluate technical maturation activities, support design and integration reviews, and assess system performance and verification results.

  • Assist in analyzing training systems, hardware, and software deficiencies; recommend corrective actions; and support development, integration, and testing of solutions.


Job description

MTSI is seeking a Training Program Manager (PM) with deep expertise in Aircraft operations to support the development, implementation, and sustainment of training solutions for aircraft systems and subsystems. The individual will translate user capability needs into system and subsystem training requirements, define and validate training objectives, and ensure training products accurately reflect system design, performance, and operational employment. Responsibilities include evaluating technical maturation activities, supporting design and integration reviews, assessing system performance and verification results, identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions, and coordinating training impacts across development, integration, test, fielding, sustainment, and modernization efforts.

The Training PM will ensure training systems, materials, and methods remain aligned with evolving platform capabilities and operational demands. Position requires close collaboration with the System Program Office (SPO) Chief Engineer, program managers, training developers, vendors, platform users, cybersecurity specialists, logisticians, testers, and systems engineers in a fastpaced acquisition environment delivering critical national defense capabilities. The candidate must have strong experience with USAF systems engineering processes, avionics systems, training system development, and must be an effective communicator to support the SPO's mission.

How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission: Provide training and program management expertise by delivering the training, oversight, and program management support necessary to ensure secure and uninterrupted operations. This enables advanced weapon systems to be developed, tested, and fielded effectively so they can survive and operate in highly contested threat environments. You'll be a great fit for this role if: Self-motivated with a work ethic that the mission comes first Have good communications skills Detail oriented Passionate about supporting our warfighters Responsibilities: Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: Assist in conducting training system tradeoff and technology assessments for proposed designs and modifications, ensuring user operational training needs are accurately translated into system and subsystem training requirements used to design, develop, test, and evaluate training products and devices.

Assist in producing or reviewing trainingrelated technical products such as training system evaluations and plans, engineering studies supporting training system development, training requirements analyses, and acquisition strategies. Products may include training system specifications, RFPs, test plans, training device test procedures, acceptance test procedures (ATPs), and documentation necessary to support spectrum, cybersecurity, and training supportability determinations. Support project team meetings, working groups, and technical reviews associated with both training system development and weapon system integration, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TCM, TIM, FCA, PCA, PMR, and other reviews as applicable to training system development and fielding.

Assist in analyzing training systems, hardware, and software deficiencies; recommend corrective actions; and support development, integration, and testing of solutions to ensure training devices and materials remain aligned with system performance and operational employment. Support systems analysis activities related to avionics and subsystem training impacts, including feasibility assessments, stateoftheart evaluations, and development of trainingspecific system and subsystem specifications. Provide technical recommendations to ensure training system updates remain synchronized with hardware and software changes introduced into the platform.

Support and assist in evaluating training system performance effectiveness, cost effectiveness, lifecycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical and schedule risks, and tradeoff studies that influence training system acquisition, fielding, and sustainment. Qualifications Required: Master's degree and 4+ years' project management experience, or bachelor's degree and 6+ years' project management experience, associate's degree and 8+ years' project management experience, or high school diploma (or GED) and 11+ years' project management experience. Education: See Qualifications Requirements Even better if you have these desired skills: Work experience in a TS/SCI/SAP environment Clearance Requirements: Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) #LI-HP1 #ONSITE #BEALE #RWTIP.