Manager Crew Training UK

CHC; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading helicopter service provider, CHC, is seeking a Manager Crew Training to oversee their Flight Training program in the UK. The role involves ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, developing training systems, and maintaining high standards for flight crew training. Suitable candidates will possess significant aviation management background, exceptional leadership skills, and the required certifications. This position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of helicopter operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant aviation management experience in the helicopter sector.
• Experience setting up training systems and methodologies.
• Knowledge of local aviation legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining a training system with safety as a priority.
• Driving adherence to flight operations standards.
• Monitoring and maintaining flight crew training standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

UK ATPL (H) with IR

IOGP compliance for Captain O&G operations

Job description

Reach Beyond!

CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:
Simplicity: Finding the most efficient way in everything we do
Agility: Moving quickly and decisively
Collaboration: Working together with candor and transparency
Innovation: Creating solutions and leading change
Ownership: Working with passion and doing what needs to be done

Role Summary

CHC Helicopters have an exciting opportunity for a Manager Crew Training (MCT) to join the team. The MCT is responsible for the provision of the CHC UK Flight Training program to support safe and compliant operations.Reporting directly to Head of Flight Training CHC and for regulatory AOC purposes to the Accountable Manager UK AOC, the MCT will have direct leadership of TRI and TRE’s in their operation. The MCT must be acceptable to UKCAA as the Nominated Person Crew Training.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the MCT are:

Establishing and maintaining a training system appropriate to the company's operational needs, with safety of company operations the first priority

Driving implementation and adherence of the CHC harmonized flight operations standards and procedures within CHC

Ensuring a high standard of training and testing is maintained according to OM Part A, B, C, D, F, and G

The monitoring and maintenance of flight crew training through regular observation and appraisal in the training and examining role

Ensuring training programs are arranged for efficient and cost effective use of aircraft, simulators, training facilities and training manpower according to the requirements of the operations manual

Setting flight crew proficiency standards at the highest level appropriate to the safety of line operations in close liaison with other MCT’s and under supervision of the Head of Flight Training

Meeting the requirements of relevant regulations as appropriate at all times so far as they relate to training, testing and checking of flight crew

Maintaining active and positive dialogue with regulatory agencies ensuring acceptable standards and business continuity

The content and UKCAA approval of the worldwide harmonized Company OM Part D

Development of staff management capability through career development discussions and supported with performance appraisals in accordance with company policy

Ensuring that activities within the training department are carried out according to established SMS principles in the Company

Oversee the coordination and implementation of QMS/LMS/EGS system and associated pilot record management ensuring audit readiness and compliance with OMD requirements

Work closely with outside resources for the delivery of training

Maintaining active and positive dialogue with, customers, and relevant 3rd party providers, ensuring acceptable standards and business continuity

Maintain in depth knowledge of relevant regulations

Must be willing to fly in their AOC on to maintain recency

Be an active member of the UK CHC Management Team & support other UK department and functions when required, including engaging in business development strategy & assisting others to develop well costed and operationally deliverable solutions

All further responsibilities as outlined in the Operating Manual A

Attending and participating in the Operational Review Board & other management meetings as required by the role

Must be willing to travel internationally at times with short notice

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

Suitable candidates will have the following:

Skills and Experience

Considerable aviation Management experience including time in helicopter sector

Effective leadership and management skills, ability to mentor and drive a high performing team

Knowledgeable of local aviation legislation and standards

Experience developing and delivering training programs

Satisfactory record in conduct or management of air operations

Satisfactory record in conduct or management of training and checking in relation to air operations

Experience in setting up training systems/methodologies and procedures

Experience with project-orientated working methods

Excellent listening, verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Excellent collaborative problem solving skills with an ability to envision a system wide solution

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Ability to conduct research in course development and delivery concepts

Ability to work under pressure to achieve and maintain pre-determined service levels

Qualifications

Meet the requirements for UKCAA Crew Training post holder

Must be IOGP compliant for Captain O&G operations

Have a UK ATPL (H) with IR

Significant trainer experience

Valid type rating on a CHC UK aircraft type (preferred)

Valid TRE/SFE or TRI/SFI on CHC UK aircraft type (preferred)

Attributes and Behaviours

Able to manage self and perform assigned duties in stressful & critical situations

Interpersonal and Collaborative approach in delivering customer and company requirements

Accountability on set goals and deliverable

An effective leader and mentor who is able to drive a high performing team

Able to handle themselves and perform their assigned duties in stressful & critical situations

Ability to work in rapidly evolving and dynamic team environment

Candidates must also have the right to live and work in UK.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom