Head of Helicopter Training, Europe — Flight Ops & Instructors

CAE; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE's Helicopter Aviation Training Centre in Europe seeks a Head of Training to shape pilot training across our European operations. You will lead a team of about 20 contracted Synthetic Flight Instructors and work with global training leaders to drive excellence.

This leadership role covers flight and ground training delivery, regulatory compliance, and instructor development. You will set annual training plans, manage resources, and foster strong relationships with customers' flight operations.

Qualifications

• EASA ATPL license (current or within past 7 years)
• Experience instructing or equivalent
• Experience leading and managing teams
• Ability to perform in a 24/7 operational environment
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements
• Strong customer orientation
• Ability to work occasional public holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead supervision, coordination, and delivery of flight training across the European helicopter fleet
• Ensure safe and efficient delivery of ground and flight training in classrooms and simulators
• Partner with Account Executives, Scheduling, Regulatory, and Standards teams to support training delivery
• Lead quarterly Standards meetings for instructor standardisation and regulatory compliance
• Develop, maintain, and track instructor training plans
• Liaise with Technical Services and Fleet Chiefs to keep simulator data current
• Develop annual client course training plans and schedules
• Manage instructor and training resources to meet training events targets
• Maintain instructor HR profiles (compensation, allowances, transfers, promotions, leaves)
• Build and maintain relationships with customers’ flight operations and training departments
• Work occasional public holidays as required

Skills

Leadership

Flight training

Regulatory compliance

Customer focus

Team management

Strategic planning

Education

EASA ATPL

Tools

Flight simulators

Job description

CAE's Helicopter Aviation Training Centre in Europe seeks a Head of Training to shape pilot training across our European operations. You will lead a team of about 20 contracted Synthetic Flight Instructors and work with global training leaders to drive excellence.

This leadership role covers flight and ground training delivery, regulatory compliance, and instructor development. You will set annual training plans, manage resources, and foster strong relationships with customers' flight operations.