European Helicopter Training Leader

Heli Preflight; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 1,131,000 - 1,885,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Head of Training for European Helicopter Training, based in Europe with operations in Burgess Hill (UK) and Oslo (Norway). You will lead flight training activities across the European helicopter fleet and manage a team of around 20 contracted instructors, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality training delivery.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to develop training plans, maintain simulator and course materials, and drive client-focused training programs across a

Qualifications

• EASA Airline Transport Pilot Licence, currently valid or valid within the past seven years.
• Instructor experience or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience leading and managing teams.
• Ability to maintain focus and perform effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational and customer requirements.
• Strong customer and client orientation.
• Ability to work occasional public holidays based on customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supervision, coordination, and delivery of flight training activities across the European helicopter fleet.
• Ensure the safe and efficient delivery of ground and flight training in assigned classrooms and aircraft simulators.
• Partner with Account Executives, Scheduling, Regulatory, and Standards teams to support seamless training delivery.
• Lead quarterly Standards meetings to promote instructor standardisation and regulatory compliance across the network.
• Develop, maintain, and track instructor training plans.
• Liaise with Technical Services and Fleet Chiefs to keep simulator data current and ensure simulators contain required customer materials.
• Develop the annual client course training plan and course schedules based on sales projections.
• Manage instructor and training resources to meet or exceed the required number of training events.
• Maintain instructor HR profiles, including compensation changes, allowances, transfers, promotions, and leaves of absence.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers’ flight operations and training departments.
• Work occasional public holidays when required to meet customer needs.

Skills

Piloting Licence

Instructor experience

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Customer orientation

Public holiday flexibility

Tools

Flight simulators

Job description

CAE is seeking a Head of Training for European Helicopter Training, based in Europe with operations in Burgess Hill (UK) and Oslo (Norway). You will lead flight training activities across the European helicopter fleet and manage a team of around 20 contracted instructors, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality training delivery.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to develop training plans, maintain simulator and course materials, and drive client-focused training programs across a