Deputy Head of Training

Skyborne Academy; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aviation training is seeking a Deputy Head of Training to lead and enhance training operations. This role involves overseeing training activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will hold a UK CAA CPL(A)/IR or ATPL(A) and have significant management experience within an ATO or military context. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering excellence in aviation training and enjoy a competitive benefits package along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days paid annual leave

Access to state-of-the-art training facilities

Opportunity to work with a dynamic team

Qualifications

• Hold a UK CAA CPL(A)/IR or ATPL(A) certification.
• Extensive understanding of pilot training regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate training activities and staff management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory training standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Management experience

Training program oversight

Instructor capabilities

Education

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

ATO, AOC or UK military management experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are Skyborne, a leading Aviation Training Company. We are a growth business that has invested in a superb state of the art site and resources to deliver our vision of being the best at what we do. We are instrumental in our trainees’ journey to the flight deck.

Our Graduates are employed by the leading airlines in the business, with more big names in the pipeline. We have further plans to expand and increase our output. We set ourselves the highest standards, believe in professionalism and that work should be both satisfying and fun. We consider ourselves a people business and are a motivated bunch who take a pride in giving our trainees the best start to their fantastic careers in aviation. We employ a carefully selected team of professionals and have a training opportunity to join us at an exciting time.

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.
• Attending Safety Review Boards.
• Promoting the company Safety Management System.
• Contribute to Management of Change process, leading when required.
• Assisting the Head of Training with developing and implementing polices.

Qualifications

• Hold or haveheld a UK CAA CPL(A)/IR or ATPL(A)
• Previous ATO, AOC or UK military management experience
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Ability to travel to USA
• Extensive understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to pilot training and ATO management. Part-FCL, Part-ORA, Part-NCO

Highly desirable

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

Additional Information

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

Full Time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday.

We are committed to offering the most competitive benefits package, including:

• 33 days paid annual leave (inclusive of UK Public Holidays) based on 5-day working week
• Access to state-of-the-art training facilities and resources
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team

This is an opportunity not to be missed. If you want to take your career to heights you never thought possible, then we want to meet you.