Head of MPL Flight Training & Compliance

Dubai Aviation Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Aviation Corporation seeks a senior training oversight professional to support the Core Flying Phase of the MPL programme. You will ensure compliance with GCAA and flydubai requirements, supervise provider training, and manage SLAs to maintain high safety and instructional standards.

The role requires 2,000 flight hours and relevant CPL/IR qualifications with FIR/CRI, plus strong documentation and regulatory skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of aviation/training experience.
• Fluent English is required for regulatory and training communications.
• ICAO CPL with SEP, ME, IR; Flight Instructor Rating (FIR); Class Rating Instructor (CRI) are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GCAA regulations and flydubai procedures across training activities.
• Oversee flight training by contracted providers to meet standards and requirements.
• Manage SLAs with training providers to ensure expectations are met.
• Ensure standardisation and quality assurance of flight instruction across training phases.
• Conduct IRI training for SFIs supporting MPL basic phase in simulators and FNPT devices.
• Monitor cadet performance, progress, and competency development; identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Support development and continuous improvement of training programs and syllabi.
• Maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance of training records and documentation.
• Coordinate training activities and operations with contracted providers for effective delivery.
• Verify instructor qualifications, authorizations, and currency to meet regulatory standards.
• Monitor instructor and cadet recency requirements and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Ensure compliance with flight time, duty time, and fatigue management requirements.
• Report training performance, compliance matters, and operational issues; support corrective actions.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)

ICAO CPL with SEP/ME/IR; FIR; CRI

Job description

Dubai Aviation Corporation seeks a senior training oversight professional to support the Core Flying Phase of the MPL programme. You will ensure compliance with GCAA and flydubai requirements, supervise provider training, and manage SLAs to maintain high safety and instructional standards.

The role requires 2,000 flight hours and relevant CPL/IR qualifications with FIR/CRI, plus strong documentation and regulatory skills.