Head of Standards (CFI) Business Aviation Training

CAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in training for civil aviation is seeking a Head of Training Standards in Dubai. This role involves managing instructor quality, ensuring compliance with training standards, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate should have an EASA license and extensive flight training experience. Join a global leader committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a multicultural, regional, or global context.
• Extensive flight training experience relevant to the center's scope.

Responsibilities

• Manage Instructor and Examiner quality and capacity.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with training standards.
• Collaborate with Sales Team to meet client needs.

Skills

Management

Compliance

Safety

Education

EASA or ICAO licence

EASA instructor qualification 900(a) or (c)

Job description

The Head of Training Standards (HoTS) is responsible for coordinating globally within the BAT / HAT network to ensure training delivery by managing Instructor and Examiner quality, capacity, and strategic planning in collaboration with the Global Head of Training EASA for EASA, UK CAA, and other NAA's compliant with FCL standards worldwide.

Additional duties include supporting audits, strategic operational planning, supervising and proactively managing training delivery to ensure compliance with ATO approval, standard processes, and customer contracts, while maintaining high safety, compliance, and training quality standards.

The role we are offering you :

1. Proactively plan and engage with Operations to meet global Instructor and Examiner qualification demands.
2. Represent and act on behalf of the Global Head of Training EASA / UK CAA.
3. Support, supervise, guide, and lead ground school and flight simulation training instructors for EASA or UK CAA mentorship.
4. Manage instructor performance issues through collaboration with the Training Managers or Center Leaders, in partnership with the Global Head of Training.
5. Ensure training is conducted in strict accordance with approved Operations and Training Manuals, SOPs, and syllabi via the Training Managers and instructors.
6. Promote a culture of compliance and safety, including SMS and Non-Compliance reporting.
7. Collaborate with the Sales Team to support potential client needs.

Our ideal candidate has :

• An EASA or other ICAO licence.
• EASA instructor qualification 900(a) or (c).
• Proven management experience in a multicultural, regional, or global context.
• Extensive flight training experience, including years, types, and instructional hours relevant to the center's scope.
• Business Aviation or training center experience.
• Former or current SFI / SFE / TRI / TRE qualification (preferred).

Location : UK, Burgess Hill

About us

With over 13,000 employees across more than 40 countries, CAE is a global leader in training for civil aviation, defense, security, and healthcare markets. To learn more :

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those whose background and experience match the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply and offer reasonable accommodations for the application process.