Program Manager

Skyborne Airline Academy; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyborne Airline Academy is seeking a skilled Program Manager to oversee the operation of assigned Pilot Training Programs. This non-flying role focuses on coordinating training delivery, scheduling, and compliance across instructors and classrooms at our Vero Beach facility.

You will ensure materials meet regulatory requirements, maintain schedules, and support instructors with resources while upholding our safety and quality standards. The position is on-site in Florida.

Qualifications

• FAA Private Pilot certificate is required.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day Customer training activities for the program aircraft.
• Ensure training materials meet regulatory requirements and audits.
• Adhere to SOPs and aviation regulations.
• Support instructors with resources and special customer training needs.
• Update lesson plans, syllabi and teaching aids as needed.
• Conduct instructor meetings and communicate policy changes.

Skills

Communication

Organized

Analytical

Multi-tasking

Education

FAA Private Pilot certificate

Job description

Job Details

We are looking for skilled and talented Program Manager (PM) who is responsible for the operation of assigned Pilot Training Program(s) within the Academy. This is a non-flying position. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working with people and are motivated by delivering excellence, then we could be a good fit for you, and you for us.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise and manage the day-to-day Customer training activities specific to the program aircraft to include aircraft-specific training delivery, Customer scheduling, Instructor scheduling, condition of training equipment, and training documentation.
• Ensure that training materials are prepared, maintained and used in accordance with all regulatory requirements by periodically comparing said requirements with day-to-day activities and any audit inspection results.
• Adhere to SOP's and regulations.
• Participate and promote the safety culture, reporting all aviation safety related issues via the feedback system, and adhere to the processes related to accomplishing goals.
• Provide information and resources to individual Instructors in support of the conduct of Customer training.
• Ensure Instructors are informed of unique Customer training requirements and ensure compliance with those requirements during Customers' training.
• Update and modify Lesson Plan notes, syllabi and teaching aids, as necessary.
• Conduct periodic Instructor meetings to communicate policies, procedures, and unique Customer training issues.

Qualifications

Professional requirements are as follows:

• Hold at least an FAA Private Pilot certificate.
• Effective communication skills
• Positive and professional attitude
• Well organized and analytical
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read and write.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner.
• Ability to interact with varied customer base (current and/or prospective) while providing high level of customer service.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and high-pressure situations.
• Ability to use classroom equipment as necessary.
• Contingent to employment, all candidates must pass a drug screening and background check, along with TSA badging-if required for your role.

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-focused 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-focused 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!