Head of Training

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking a Head of Training to oversee and manage both pilot and cabin crew training. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with CAA regulations, maintain training standards, and play a key role in strategic planning for crew training. Applicants must hold a valid UK CAA ATPL and have significant experience in a similar role, with strong leadership and interpersonal skills being essential for the position.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK CAA ATPL.
• Experience as Head or Deputy Head of Training at a UK ATO preferred.
• Holds UK Examiner & Instructor Rating or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training and checking as per Operations Manual requirements.
• Oversee and manage crew training standards.
• Responsible for compliance with training requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Team Orientation

Work Ethic

Education

UK CAA ATPL

UK Examiner & Instructor Rating

Tools

Centrik

Job description

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Airtask Group provides bespoke mission-based aviation solutions to Government and Commercial customers.

We currently have a requirement for a full-time Head of Training based at our Head Office in Milton Keynes.

This role is responsible to the Head of Flight Operations and the candidate must be acceptable to the CAA to hold a Nominated Person position. This position requires travel within the UK and overseas. Candidates must be flexible and able to work from any of our operating bases for extended periods of time conducting regular line flying and training.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Carrying out the appropriate training and checking in accordance with the Operations Manual Part D (Training) requirements

• Ensuring the maintenance of standards of training with special regard for uniformity of standards throughout the Company's operations

• Oversight and strategic planning of crew training in liaison with the company appointed training planner

• Organising, delivering and maintaining standards of necessary training / checking for Cabin Crew

• Identifying, organising and arranging delivery of Cabin Crew and Pilot ground training as required by legislation. Where appropriate this shall include identifying, organising and arranging delivery of courses to other sections of the Company in liaison with the Ground Operations Manager and Flight Operations Manager

• The management of the Company’s Limited Approved Training Organisation scheme, and overall responsibility for Training

• Ensuring that the company remains in compliance with the applicable training requirements

• Responsibility for the contents and amendments of Part D of the Operations Manual

• Use of the company SMS to assess and mitigate risks within their activities

It is essential that prospective candidates have the following skills and experience:

• Holds a valid UK CAA ATPL

• Holds UK Examiner & Instructor Rating or Ratings, preferably a TRE/TRI plus MEP(Land) CRE/CRI/IRI/IRR or equivalent

• Familiar with all UK CAA rules & regulations on flight training

• Experience as either a Head or Deputy Head of Training at a UK ATO

• Full clean UK driving licence

• Right to work and live in the UK

It would be desirable but not essential if the candidate can demonstrate:

• Holds (or has held) BAe146, F406 or DHC-8 Type Ratings or MEP(Land)/SP IR Class Ratings

• Good working knowledge of Centrik

Candidates should possess excellent inter-personal skills and be team orientated with a strong work ethic.

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