Head of Global Flight Ops & Crew Training

International Air Transport Association (IATA); Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Work from abroad policy

Birthday off

Job summary

International Air Transport Association (IATA) seeks a senior leader to head Flight Operations and Crew Training. You will shape the global flight operations strategy, oversee training programs, and guide competency frameworks across the industry.

You will engage with airlines, regulators and manufacturers to advance safety, efficiency and standardization. You will lead CBTA/EBT implementation, drive research on pilot competency and human performance, and manage a team of subject matter experts

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of professional experience in aviation
• Demonstrated leadership in flight operations, training and flight standards
• Experience with international regulatory frameworks and aviation organizations
• Excellent written and oral English communications skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of IATA's global flight operations and training strategy.
• Represent IATA at international forums, regulatory meetings, conferences, and working groups.
• Collaborate with member airlines, ICAO, civil aviation authorities, aircraft manufacturers, training providers on operational initiatives.
• Drive the development of industry guidance, best practices and standards in flight operations, training, competency management, and safety.
• Champion CBTA and EBT methodologies across the industry.
• Oversee development and delivery of flight operations and aviation training products, workshops and programs.
• Analyze emerging trends, safety data and industry challenges to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead research and innovation in pilot competency, human performance, and future flight deck operations.
• Facilitate industry task forces and expert groups focused on operational excellence.
• Manage and develop a team of subject matter experts for high-quality project delivery.

Skills

Aviation leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

English communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

International Air Transport Association (IATA) seeks a senior leader to head Flight Operations and Crew Training. You will shape the global flight operations strategy, oversee training programs, and guide competency frameworks across the industry.

You will engage with airlines, regulators and manufacturers to advance safety, efficiency and standardization. You will lead CBTA/EBT implementation, drive research on pilot competency and human performance, and manage a team of subject matter experts