As a global leader in Civil Aviation training, CAE is 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. Please see an extract of the job post below.

“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 that 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:

• 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

The ideal candidate has:

• 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

To learn more and to apply, click here.”

Source: CAE
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