Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) Manager

Skyborne Airline Academy; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Enhanced pension 5%

Private health insurance

Life assurance 3x salary

On-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Mortgage advice

Barista coffee

Job summary

Skyborne Airline Academy is seeking an MCC Manager to lead our MCC/APS MCC and MCCI(A) training programs. Based onsite at Gloucestershire Airport, you will oversee delivery across our Gloucestershire and Bournemouth sites, ensuring regulatory compliance, high training standards, and quality courseware.

You will manage day-to-day MCC operations, develop courses, and supervise simulator-enabled training for pilots to reach airline-ready standards.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a training management role.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in regulating multi-crew training and courseware.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance for MCC training delivery.
• Define and monitor training quality and instructor standards.
• Manage MCC, APS MCC and MCCI(A) course development and delivery.
• Oversee simulator operations for A320 and B737 FNPT II to meet course requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

UK Part-FCL MCC I(A) qualification

Job description

More Information

We are looking for a Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) Manager to join our Training team, delivering and being responsible for the conduct of the ATO’s approved MCC, APS MCC and MCCI(A) courses.

The role will provide management and operational oversight across our Gloucester and Bournemouth sites, ensuring a consistent approach to training delivery, compliance, instructor standards and course quality. Working closely with instructors and training management, you will support the effective day-to-day operation and ongoing development of MCC training.

You will also oversee training conducted within our Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 FNPT II simulators, supporting the development of airline-ready pilots and the continuous improvement of MCC training standards.

This position is based onsite at Gloucestershire Airport and is worked Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for ensuring that the school is in compliance with regulatory requirements with regard to delivery of Multi crew training.
• Defining and monitoring the required quality and standard of training given by the MCC I(A)s.
• Ensuring that all multi pilot training documentation, manuals and courseware are fit for purpose and meet the requirements of the business.
• Ensuring that multi crew training is delivered to meet the Skyborne Airline Academy objectives of high-quality customer focussed training.
• Management and development of Multi Crew courses.
• Lead the management, development and continuous improvement of MCC, APS MCC and MCCI(A) courses to meet regulatory, operational and business requirements.
• Oversee the operation and utilisation of the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 FNPT II simulators, ensuring training is delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with approved course requirements.

Qualifications

• Hold a current UK Part-FCL MCC I(A) qualification with an EASA Part-FCL MCCI(A) (desirable).
• SFI/TRI and SFE/TRE experience (desirable).
• Previous airline experience.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to motivate and encourage staff, to deal effectively with internal and external contacts ranging from executive to administrative levels.
• Demonstrable record of leadership in a training management role.
• Extensive experience in training as an instructor for professional pilots licence.

Benefits

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

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Private health insurance with discounted family plans.
• Life assurance scheme of 3x your annual salary.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Free on-site parking.
• Rewards and recognition scheme.
• Access to state-of-the- art training facilities and resources.
• Free barista style coffee.

About Us

We are Skyborne, an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. As a growing business, we’ve invested in state-of-the- art training facilities in both the UK and U.S., as well as cutting-edge resources to deliver the very best in airline-focussed pilot training. We are proud to operate three state-of-the- art training facilities. Alongside our UK head office at Gloucestershire Airport, we operate from two major training locations - Vero Beach, Florida, and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. Every role at Skyborne plays a vital role in guiding our trainees from the classroom to the flight deck, with our graduates going on to fly for leading airlines.

We set ourselves the highest standards and believe that work should be both satisfying and fun. At the core of Skyborne is a culture shaped by our values and pillars:

Creativity

We champion creativity in everything we do. We think differently and we aren’t afraid to ask questions. Innovation drives us forward and we’re always looking for smarter, more effective ways to improve how we operate.

Humanity

We foster a supportive, team-focussed environment where staff and students feel empowered, valued and heard. We respect every individual and believe that recognition, inclusion and collaboration are essential.

Quality

Safety, expertise and professionalism are at the heart of what we do here at Skyborne. Trusted by our students and airline partners alike, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and we don’t settle for anything less.

We’re a people-first company and a motivated, passionate team who take pride in giving our trainees the strongest start to their aviation careers.

Our carefully selected team of professionals are committed to shaping the next generation of pilots. We partner with an extensive list of major global airlines, including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com and easyJet. Whether aviation has always been on your radar or you’re discovering it for the first time, we’d love to hear from you!