Director, Flight Training & Standards (Part 121) – Miami

Pilot Assessments; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerijet is seeking a strategic leader to own the end-to-end training lifecycle for pilots and flight operations personnel. You will design curricula, oversee delivery across ground, simulator, and aircraft training, and ensure rigorous documentation and audit readiness.

The role requires extensive Part 121 experience, leadership of training programs, and a focus on Safety Risk Management to elevate operational readiness and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, training/adult learning or equivalent experience.
• Experience as Pilot-in-Command in Part 121 operations.
• Experience as a Line Check Pilot and as a Proficiency Check Pilot.
• Proven success leading an adult learning or training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the Flight Operations Training Department, aligning objectives with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain full compliance with training standards and 14 CFR Part 121, including ETOPS and qualification programs.
• Oversee training delivery and standardization across ground school, simulator, and aircraft training; ensure consistency of techniques, SOPs, and evaluation criteria.
• Direct training records, documentation integrity, and audit readiness.
• Manage curricula development, updates, and approvals; drive innovation in adult learning and evidence-based training methodologies.
• Lead Safety Risk Management (SRM) within training; identify hazards, assess risk, and implement mitigations.
• Plan staffing and scheduling for instructors, check airmen, and designees; manage equipment, vendor relationships, and budget performance.
• Set performance expectations and coach Ground Instructors, Flight Training Instructors, Simulator Instructors, Check Airmen, and Aircrew Designees.
• Partner with Flight Operations, Safety, and Quality to ensure standardization, readiness for checks, and continuous improvement of outcomes.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Regulatory compliance

Training program development

Adult learning

Safety Risk Management

Team leadership

Staffing & scheduling

Budget management

Coaching & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or training/adult learning

Job description

The Opportunity

Own the end-to-end training lifecycle for Amerijet pilots and flight operations personnel—from curriculum design through delivery, records, and continuous improvement. You will lead a high-performing team of instructors and check airmen, steward ETOPS and qualification programs, and embed Safety Risk Management (SRM) into every facet of training.

What You’ll Do

• Provide visionary leadership for the Flight Operations Training Department, aligning objectives with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain full compliance with training standards and 14 CFR Part 121, including ETOPS and qualification programs.
• Oversee training delivery and standardization across ground school, simulator, and aircraft training; ensure consistency of techniques, SOPs, and evaluation criteria.
• Direct training records, documentation integrity, and audit readiness.
• Manage curricula development, updates, and approvals; drive innovation in adult learning and evidence-based training methodologies.
• Lead Safety Risk Management (SRM) within training; identify hazards, assess risk, and implement mitigations.
• Plan staffing and scheduling for instructors, check airmen, and designees; manage equipment, vendor relationships, and budget performance.
• Set performance expectations and coach Ground Instructors, Flight Training Instructors, Simulator Instructors, Check Airmen, and Aircrew Designees.
• Partner with Flight Operations, Safety, and Quality to ensure standardization, readiness for checks, and continuous improvement of outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, training/adult learning, or equivalent experience.
• Experience as Pilot-in-Command in Part 121 operations.
• Experience as a Line Check Pilot and as a Proficiency Check Pilot.
• Proven success leading an adult learning or training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of airline management experience.
• 5+ years of Part 121 training experience.
• Ability to demonstrate authorization to work in the U.S.

Certificates & Ratings

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP or ATP Restricted) required.
• B-757/767 type rating preferred; company-sponsored type rating available for the right candidate.

Who You’ll Lead

• Ground Instructors
• Flight Training Instructors
• Simulator Instructors
• Check Airmen
• Aircrew Designees

Note: Only candidates who meet the required certifications and experience will be considered.