Product Manager Business Aviation - Flight Ops & Training (a)

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd; Stans; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Flexible working hours

Pension solutions

Training and development

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft in Stans, Switzerland, seeks an experienced leader to define the Business Aviation pilot training roadmap and coordinate simulator strategies across development and market introduction. You will work with operators and providers, shaping training models and partnerships to meet evolving regulatory demands.

The role requires five+ years in pilot training or aviation program management, strong regulatory knowledge, and fluent English (German/pilot experience are advantages).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business or Aviation.
• Minimum five years of experience in pilot training, flight operations or aviation program management.
• Strong knowledge of business aviation operations, pilot training systems, simulators and aircraft performance.
• Knowledge of operational requirements, Operational Suitability Data and applicable regulations.
• Experience working with operators, training organizations or simulator providers.
• Fluent English required, German and pilot experience are advantages.
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Business Aviation pilot training roadmap.
• Assess and recommend training business models, partnerships and provider strategies.
• Define simulator needs and coordinate implementation with internal and external partners.
• Define pilot training and operational requirements throughout product development and market introduction.
• Lead interfaces with training providers, simulator manufacturers and operational partners, including OSD-related activities.
• Translate customer missions, regulations and operational feedback into product requirements, business cases and roadmap recommendations.

Skills

Pilot training

Flight operations

Aviation program management

Regulatory knowledge

Financial planning

Strategic planning

English fluent

Education

Engineering/Business/Aviation degree

Job description

Fly with us into the future and become part of the team at one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world.

• Define and drive the Business Aviation pilot training roadmap
• Assess and recommend training business models, partnerships and provider strategies
• Define simulator needs and coordinate implementation with internal and external partners
• Define pilot training and operational requirements throughout product development and market introduction
• Lead interfaces with training providers, simulator manufacturers and operational partners, including OSD-related activities
• Translate customer missions, regulations and operational feedback into product requirements, business cases and roadmap recommendations

With this you convince us

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business or Aviation
• Minimum five years of experience in pilot training, flight operations or aviation program management
• Strong knowledge of business aviation operations, pilot training systems, simulators and aircraft performance
• Knowledge of operational requirements, Operational Suitability Data and applicable regulations
• Experience working with operators, training organizations or simulator providers
• Fluent English required, German and pilot experience are advantages
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning skills

What we offer

• A committed, international team and unique projects
• Flexible working hours and individual pension solutions
• Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development
• Discounted meals in our staff restaurant and various discounts for employees
• Team events at which we celebrate our successes together

Become part of the Pilatus family

• We want to address everyone with our job ad's and are committed to diversity in our company