Deputy Head of Training - Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom - CAE

CAE

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Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role and Responsibilities

As a global leader in Civil Aviation training, we are now looking to recruit a Deputy Head of Training (Ab-Initio) to define and coordinate the execution of training programs across the EASA and UK CAA ATO.

You will have delegated responsibility to ensure that FTO training is safe, compliant with the appropriate regulations and in conformance with the guidance issued in the ATO manual.

These responsibilities include ensuring:

Training provided by the FTO is compliant with applicable regulations, including the training curriculums and associated training materials for cadets, instructors and examiners, and the satisfactory integration of flight training in an aircraft or a flight simulation training device (FSTD).

The role we are offering you:

Lead central training delivery functions, as designated by the Head of Training
Assess if there is an adequate number of suitably qualified training staff available to undertake the required flight & theoretical knowledge training tasks
Support, supervise, guide and lead the FTO Manager Training Services and Training Managers
Ensure that training delivered is in conformance with the ATO OM and Training Manuals
Responsible to report on Training KPI's
Focal point for ATO training delivery for Operations, Training Center leadership, Managers Training Services and Training Managers
As agreed with Head of Training, Director of Operations and Director Sales, build and ensure a solid relationship with key customers
Partner with the Sales Team to assist with potential client needs
As required represent and act on the behalf of Head of Training
In conjunction with the CFI, CTKI and Manager Training Services and Training Managers, ensure that training is carried out in strict adherence to approved Operations and Training Manuals, SOPs and syllabi
In conjunction with the CFI, CTKI, FTO Manager Training Services and Training Managers, manage all client training and performance issues
In conjunction with the Training Design function of the CGTO, within the branch, ensure that the training programs and courseware comply with regulator and CAE standards
In conjunction with the Global Safety, Quality Assurance and Compliance function of the CGTO promote the compliance & safety culture of the company and SMS & Non-Compliance reporting and act as an SME for the safety team as needed during Safety Action Group Meetings
Held the highest professional pilot licence and associated ratings related to the flight training courses conducted and hold an instructor certificate with the privilege to instruct for at least one of the training courses provided
Extensive experience in training as an instructor for professional pilot licenses and/or associated ratings or certificates relating to their branch including ATPL and MPL
Experience as a manager of pilot training at an ATO and/or AOC
Experience of regulatory requirements for all courses in their branch
Sound knowledge of ATO approval procedures and of process driven organisational structure
Knowledge of KSA 100 protocols

What kind of person will succeed in this team?
You will be a strong leader with previous experience of managing pilot training at an ATO or AOC.

You'll be adept at resolving any issues pertaining to client training and be a go to coach and mentor to the Training Managers.

You'll also need to balance being an enabler to the business while ensuring compliance across all activities

Location
Office based position onsite at Gatwick. Can also be based out of n Pheonix

CAE offers

Private health insurance (Bupa)
Healthcare cash plan
Flexible holiday
Employee stock purchase plan
Pension scheme
Electric Car scheme & Cycle to Work schemes
Life Assurance

About us
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Position Type
Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we're proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.

The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.