Aviation Training Program Manager

FlightSafety International Inc; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International Inc. seeks a Program Manager to lead a team of certified instructors, oversee course materials, and support certification of training devices for aviation programs. The role emphasizes staff scheduling, performance management, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with DOS/DOMS, maintain program knowledge, and liaise with customers to align training with expectations. This position requires aviation training experience and appropriate certificates, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or its educational equivalent outside the U.S. or Canada.
• Three (3) years' related experience and/or training in aviation or training/education.
• Current pilot and instructor certificates and ratings needed to train all aircraft in the program.
• A&P license preferred for Maintenance PMs.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily training and checking activities of instructors, including scheduling changes and staffing.
• Provide timely feedback and coaching; conduct performance appraisals.
• Ensure compliance with FlightSafety policies and procedures; address disciplinary actions as needed.
• Recommend merit-based salary changes within budget and policies.
• Assist Scheduling Specialist in organizing and assigning instructors for trainings.
• Review staffing and plan changes to meet customer demand.
• Interview and evaluate instructor candidates for hire; assist with hiring decisions.
• Validate instructor qualifications for certification of program training activities.
• Educate instructors on technology and effective delivery methods.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the program aircraft, equipment, and regulatory developments.
• Liaise with customer contacts regarding training needs and expectations; coordinate with DOT/DOMT and managers as needed.
• Maintain instructor qualifications per QMS and regulatory requirements; conduct training as needed.
• Manage development and sustainment of courseware and training devices for the program.
• Assist in resolving Flight Training Device discrepancies as assigned by DOT.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Communication skills

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Pilot and instructor certificates

A&P license preferred for Maintenance PMs

Tools

MS Office

TMS Systems

CRM

iOS

Job description

FlightSafety International Inc. seeks a Program Manager to lead a team of certified instructors, oversee course materials, and support certification of training devices for aviation programs. The role emphasizes staff scheduling, performance management, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with DOS/DOMS, maintain program knowledge, and liaise with customers to align training with expectations. This position requires aviation training experience and appropriate certificates, with