Local Training Standards Lead-EN

CAE; Madrid; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Meal vouchers

Pension plan

Life insurance

Job summary

CAE is looking for a Local Training Standards Lead based in Madrid to oversee instructor performance, ensure compliance, and deliver training sessions. You will mentor instructors and coordinate audits, while fostering a culture of excellence.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience training Multi-Pilot Aircraft pilots and managing instructor training. The position offers benefits including private medical insurance and meal vouchers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience training Multi-Pilot Aircraft (MPA) pilots for professional licences.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience delivering or managing instructor training.
• Working knowledge of aviation regulations such as Part-FCL/ORA, CFR Part 61.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and overseeing performance for instructors and examiners.
• Coordinating and analysing audits and performance reviews.
• Delivering instructor training sessions and maintaining training materials.

Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word and PowerPoint

Ability to implement and harmonise global standardisation policies

Education

ICAO ATPL or CPL licence

FAA instructor certificate or equivalent

Job description

Join CAE’s Global Training Standards team as Local Training Standards Lead based in Madrid (Spain).

Key Focus Areas Include

• Mentoring and overseeing performance for Instructors, Examiners, Tutors, Mentors and Coaches.
• Coordinating and analysing audits and performance reviews to maintain instructional consistency, regulatory compliance and training quality.
• Championing global standards by translating enterprise-wide initiatives into local actions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and instructional excellence.
• Plan, monitor, schedule and implement global standards procedures locally, ensuring consistent application across operations.
• Assess instructor pilot performance using established observation tools (e.g. IPPM, DOI), including scheduling, analysing results and providing recommendations to the global team for continuous improvement.
• Deliver instructor training sessions (online and in-person) and support the development and maintenance of instructor training materials and courseware.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support and guidance to local instructors to ensure alignment with global standardisation policies, including conducting foundational Civil Global IDT.
• Coordinate governance activities and maintain regular communication with key stakeholders, including Local Training Standards Specialists, Lead Instructors, Head of Training, Training Managers and the Centre Leader.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold or have held an ICAO ATPL or CPL licence.
• Hold or have held one of the following certifications (as required by the training centres and NAA):
  • FAA instructor certificate
  • Part-FCL instructor certificate issued by an EASA member state
  • Equivalent 900(c) qualification relevant to the training domain
• Extensive experience training Multi-Pilot Aircraft (MPA) pilots for professional licences and/or associated ratings or certificates, including Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) and/or CRM.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience delivering or managing instructor training in an ATO and/or AOC environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable aviation regulations (e.g. Part-FCL/ORA, CFR Part 61, 135, 142).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including acting as a liaison between local instructor teams and the Global Head of Standards.
• Ability to implement and harmonise global standardisation policies across diverse training environments.
• Demonstrated influencing and persuasion skills to achieve key objectives.
• Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple training centres, including remote leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates professionalism and credibility in a professional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across multiple aviation domains (e.g. BAT, CAT, FTO).
• Ability to support multiple business units and contribute to a broader training standards network.

Benefits

• STIP: 8% target
• Private medical insurance: €79/month (employee only; family coverage available at employee cost)
• Meal vouchers: €2,200 per year (approx. €220/month over 11 months)
• Pension plan: €300 per year
• Life insurance: €1,500 per year

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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