1. Training and Career Development Division
Leadership Development Programs

2. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Two leadership development programs are offered to support NAVAIR mission accomplishment to enhance:
Professional enhancement of leadership, managerial talent, and productivity skills
Development of high potential employees
Broadening of horizontal linkage across organization and service boundaries
Journey Leadership Development Program (JLDP)
Eligibility
Civilian GS 9-13 / Wage Grade Equivalent
Civilian STRL Pay Bands; salary equivalent to GS-09 step 4 to less than GS-14 step 4 for all others
Military E4-E6 and O1-O3
NAVAIR Leadership Development Program (NLDP)
Supervisory civilians GS-12 (GS-12 step 4 equivalent for other pay bands i.e., STRL/FWS) who have graduated from the Journey Leadership Development Program (JLDP)
Civilians GS-13 to GS-15 (GS-13 step 4 equivalent for other pay bands i.e., STRL/FWS)
Military E-7 to E-9, CWO2 to CWO5, and O-4 and above

3. JOURNEY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (JLDP)
Required Elements Input into the Developmental Program Tool (DPT)
Get a mentor within 90 days
Complete Individual Development Plan (IDP) within 90 days
Formal Training:
Emergenetics & Problem Solving
Change: A Leader’s Challenge
Mentoring Momentum for Leaders
Emotional Intelligence: A Foundation for Success
Pillars for Effective Leadership
Leading with Energy - Wellness Seminar
Shadow Assignment
Shadow at least three different senior leaders
Senior Leader Interview
Interview one Senior Leader
Provide written summary of interview to JLDP Program Manager
Mentor
Have a mentor within 90 days of selection into program / Register in iMentor
Individual Development Plan
Complete an IDP form with mentor and supervisory input within 90 days of selection

4. NLDP – MANAGEMENT TRACK
Program elements:
Core Leadership Training
Leadership Orientation and Foundational Training
Navy Capital Hill Workshop
Washington Arena Seminar
Global Perspectives Seminar
NAVAIR Leadership Capstone Seminar
Focus on Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) in curriculum
Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, Building Coalitions
CPI Concentration
Champion or Green Belt Lean (GB) Training
Formal Mentor / Individual Development Plan (IDP) / Progress Reviews
Shadow one senior leader at least once per year while in program
Attend at least one leadership and/or diversity seminar per year while in program
Complete a Developmental Assignment (six months minimum)
Not required for Military participants