Deputy Head of Training

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Head of Training to lead and coordinate training activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and operational excellence. This full-time role involves managing staff, overseeing training processes, and contributing to the development of policies. With a focus on safety and quality, you will represent the organization at professional events and assist in the management of change processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

33 days paid annual leave

Access to state-of-the-art training facilities

Private healthcare

Dynamic and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of regulatory requirements for pilot training.
• Strong experience in managing training programs and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate training activities ensuring compliance.
• Manage departmental goals and resource allocation.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Managerial Skills

Training Development

Instructor Privileges

Education

UK CAA CPL(A)/IR or ATPL(A)

Experience with ATO, AOC, or UK military management

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

The Deputy Head of Training will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all training activities within the organisation, ensuring the highest standards of training, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This role is deputising for the Head of Training, involving managing staff, supervising the training process, and ensuring that training programs meet both organisational and regulatory requirements. The Deputy Head of Training will also occasionally deliver training as an instructor or examiner, contribute to commercial bids, and assist with the management of safety and change processes.

• Oversee and coordinate deputies and postholders, ensuring efficient management, clear accountability, and operational excellence.
• Ensure training standards comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., UKCAA, EASA).
• Manage departmental goals, KPIs, and resource allocation, aligning them with strategic business objectives.
• Monitor and assist with instructor resourcing, recruitment, and standardising.
• Represent the ATO at professional conferences and events.
• Attend Safety Review Boards.
• Promote the company's Safety Management System.
• Contribute to the Management of Change process, leading when required.
• Assist with developing and implementing policies.

Qualifications

• Hold or have held a UK CAA CPL(A)/IR or ATPL(A).
• Previous experience with an ATO, AOC, or UK military management.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to travel to the USA.
• Clean driving licence.
• Extensive understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to pilot training and ATO management, including Part-FCL, Part-ORA, Part-NCO.
• Strong managerial skills.

Highly Desirable

• Current UK CAA and/or EASA Flight Instructor (FI) with Instrument, Multi-Engine, CPL instructional privileges.
• Single pilot and/or multi-pilot Examiner privileges.
• Experience with multi-pilot operations on CS-25 aircraft.
• Experience with a Part-ORA management system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite.

Additional Information

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 depending on experience.

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits include:

• Generous pension scheme
• 33 days paid annual leave (including UK Public Holidays)
• Access to state-of-the-art training facilities and resources
• Private healthcare
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career. We look forward to meeting you.