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US Airline-Owned Flight School Seeking Chief Flight Instructor in 2025

Indianapolis, USA – Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy, the airline-owned flight school operated by Republic Airways, has announced it is seeking a Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) to lead its training operations. The CFI shall direct flight instructors, department managers, and administrative team members in maintaining a culture of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

See the job post below.

“Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

Education and/or Experience

  • FAA certificated flight instructor: airplane single-engine land, airplane multi-engine land, instrument.
  • Must meet the requirements for chief instructor per 14 CFR 141.35 to include:
    • At least 2000 hours as pilot in command; and
    • At least 100 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions; and
    • Flight training experience, acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least
      • 3 years and a total of 1000 flight hours; or
      • 1,500 flight hours; and
    • Instrument flight instructor experience, acquired as either a certificated flight instructor-instrument or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least
      • 2 years and a total of 250 flight hours; or
      • 400 flight hours.
  • Must be able to successfully complete initial and ongoing proficiency checks with the FAA in accordance with 14 CFR 141.35 and 141.79.
  • Must hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
  • Knowledge of and the ability to apply effective instructional technique in the classroom and in flight.
  • Aircraft piloting skills, including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures.
  • Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and related administrative and operational procedures and requirements.
  • Strong customer service skills.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

  • Experience as a people-leader managing and coaching direct-reports in an operations-focused, fast-paced environment.
  • G1000 experience is preferred.
  • DA40 NG and/or DA42-VI experience is preferred.

Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ensures quality and standardization of flight training operations across the LIFT academy network of training campuses.
  • Works alongside student advisory team to ensure efficient training and drive successful program outcomes for students.
  • Performs flight instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations in accordance with the approved Training Course Outline.
  • Coaches, mentors, develops, and disciplines reporting associates.
  • Ensures that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by all assigned students as required by the Training Course Outline.
  • Delegates tasks and projects to team members, monitors successful, on-time, on-budget completion.
  • Recommends and develops curriculum and courseware improvements when appropriate.
  • Attends administrative, standardization, in-service training, and instructor development meetings as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.“

For more information on the role and to apply navigate here.

Source: LIFT Academy

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US LCC Southwest Airlines Seeks Director of Flight Operations – Future Crew Planning in 20225

USA – Southwest Airlines is recruiting for a Director of Flight Operations – Future Crew Planning. See the job description below;

“As Director of Flight Operations Future Crew Planning, you’ll lead the strategic development of medium- and long-range plans that ensure our Pilot workforce and training resources are aligned with Southwest’s operational and growth goals. You’ll oversee Crew Scheduling strategies, staffing forecasts, and training center allocation – all months in advance of operations, while also conducting efficiency studies that support network design, Crew recovery, and Labor Relations. Acting as a key liaison between the company and the union, you’ll help shape work rules and resolve planning-related challenges. This role plays a vital part in connecting Flight Operations to the broader success of Southwest Airlines—ensuring our flights are reliably staffed, our Pilots are well-supported, and our operation is ready for the future.

Additional details

  • The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.
  • U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with Network Planning and the Commercial Teams on future initiatives and development of operationally viable flight schedules
  • Leads and develops the Manager Crew Resource Planning and Intermediate Crew Planning team for efficient allocation of Pilot and Training Center resources and crew schedules that comply with all FAR regulations, contractual rules, scheduling policy, and Pilot quality criteria
  • Acts as a supporting member to Labor Relations including being on the Company Negotiating Teams responsible for negotiating the Pilot contract and negotiates changes to the contract in areas regarding Training, Crew Scheduling, and Crew Planning
  • Acts as a liaison between the Company and Union for Crew Planning related matters, directs research, and represents the Company in resolution of contractual and procedural questions or disputes
  • Identifies deficiencies with current practices and develops working plans to correct deficiencies
  • Oversees the development of schedule construction for 3-9 months out from operation and sets schedule construction and optimization strategy
  • Oversees staffing plans for hiring, Captain upgrades, base staffing, and vacation. Includes all supporting research and documentation
  • Oversees the development of Training resource plans for simulators, instructors, check Pilots, classrooms, and other flight training devices
  • Partners with Ops. Performance and Finance on company-wide programs, costing, and other ad-hoc projects
  • Acts as the direct Leader over Crew Research & Design Initiatives
  • Drives constant improvement in the Crew Staffing process including the exploration of new metrics and the development of new models
  • Represents the Crew Planning Team at all levels of the organization and fulfills information requests from other departments
  • May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to work well with others as part of a Team
  • Ability to work closely with the Crew Planning and Training Scheduling Teams to identify planning variances and issues
  • Ability to coordinate with Flight Ops Training Leadership to determine future training resource needs
  • Skilled in comprehension of written documents including federal regulations, labor contracts, and company material
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; learn, understand and follow office policies and procedures
  • Skilled in the creation and conduction of Crew Staffing and Training presentations to Executive Leadership, Union, and other groups
  • Skilled in using judgment sufficient to handle and resolve complex tasks including many situations that involve conflict resolution
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence tools, databases, and optimization tools
  • Knowledge of SQL
  • Ability to negotiate complex work rules and manage conflict effectively in an expert manner

Education

  • Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

  • Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s)
  • Advanced level Business Acumen in functional area
  • Seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
    • Advanced analytics that includes spreadsheet design
    • SQL
    • Data visualization experience
    • Labor Relations and Contract Negotiation
    • Crew Resource Planning
    • Crew Planning or similar airline network planning experience
    • Airline Optimization programs

Licensing/Certification

  • N/A

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $180,350 per year to $200,400 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.”

For more information on the role and to apply navigate here.

Source: Southwest Airlines

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Airways Aviation Italy to Expand Maintenance Base in 2025

Italy – Airways Aviation, one of the largest aviation and pilot training group’s in the world operating pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, India and Africa, has shared that Airways Aviation Italy | Professione Volare will expand its maintenance base in Forlì (FC) and is now recruiting full-time Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join its international team. The expansion underlines the academy’s commitment to supporting its growing fleet and training operations with enhanced in-house technical capacity.

  • The new recruitment drive targets EASA-licensed technicians (B1.2 or B3) with prior aeronautical maintenance experience. Previous exposure to training aircraft maintenance will be considered an advantage.

  • Successful candidates will join a dynamic, multinational team operating within an EASA Part-145-certified maintenance organisation, supporting one of Italy’s leading flight schools.

  • The role offers clear professional development opportunities within the global Airways Aviation network, which operates flight training and maintenance operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

  • Applications require submission of an updated CV, licence, and supporting documentation, to be emailed directly to italy@airwaysaviation.com with the subject line “Application – Maintenance Technician Forlì”.

Source: Airways Aviation Italy

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US FFS Training Center Operator Seeking to Hire Chief Financial Officer in 2025

Miami, USA – Pan Am Flight Academy, a full-flight simulator training center and part of Acorn Growth Companies, is actively seeking to hire a Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team in Miami, Florida. Please see an extract of the job post below:

“Position Overview
The CFO will be responsible for all financial aspects of the organization, including strategic financial planning, reporting, risk management, and capital structure. This individual will play a critical role in supporting growth initiatives and providing leadership across financial functions. The ideal candidate will bring extensive accounting expertise and a strong financial leadership background, whether as a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior-level Controller., along with a proven track record working with private
equity firms and banks.“

Pan Am is a leading independent provider of flight simulator-based training, and other ancillary services, focused on commercial aircraft platforms with a fleet of 25 owned full flight simulators and flight training devices.

For more information and to apply visit Pan Am Flight Academy’s career page.

Source: Pan Am Flight Academy

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Acron Aviation Seeking to Hire Regional Sales Director APAC in 2025

APAC – Acron Aviation is actively seeking to recruit a Regional Sales Director (APAC). The position will be based in Bangkok, Singapore, or Hong Kong and is central to Acron’s commercial growth and customer engagement strategy across the region.

  • The Regional Sales Director will be responsible for driving orders, EBITDA, and free cash flow (FCF) across a portfolio that includes full-flight simulators (FFS), flat panel trainers, training software, and aftermarket services.

  • The role reports to the VP Customer and requires close collaboration with product line leaders to develop and implement regional go-to-market strategies.

  • Key duties include:

    • Developing and executing sales strategies tailored to regional market dynamics and regulatory environments

    • Leading customer engagement efforts with airlines, military clients, and OEMs

    • Managing key accounts and new business pipelines, including complex bid and negotiation processes

    • Providing local market intelligence to support pricing, product development, and lifecycle support strategies

    • Promoting value-based pricing and ROI-driven lifecycle discussions across the sales cycle

  • Candidates must demonstrate:

    • 10+ years of sales and business development experience within the aviation training or OEM sectors

    • A track record in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) product sales and aftermarket solutions

    • Strong negotiation, CRM, and forecasting skills

    • Ability to work autonomously, travel regionally, and build C-level relationships across cultures

    • Fluency in English; a second regional language is preferred

For more information on the role and to apply – click here.

Source: Acron Aviation

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Acron Aviation Seeking to Hire Head of Sales Europe in 2025

Europe – Acron Aviation is actively seeking to recruit a Head of Sales – Europe to spearhead its commercial growth across key European and adjacent regions. The position is remote-based with reporting responsibility to the company’s London Training Centre, and ideal candidates may be located in The Netherlands, France, Spain, or Scandinavia.

  • The Head of Sales – Europe will lead commercial development across airline training services, full-flight simulators, fixed-based and classroom training devices, and aviation training software.

  • Responsibilities include:

    • Delivering revenue and EBITDA targets across training and simulator portfolios

    • Expanding and managing key client accounts, while transforming commercial leads into contracts

    • Providing strategic insight into market conditions and customer behaviour

    • Representing Acron Aviation at industry forums and conferences, and conducting customer visits across Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus

  • The role emphasizes customer-centric performance, rapid execution, and open communication—aligned with Acron Aviation’s values: Customer First, Own It, Move Fast, Speak Candidly.

  • Key qualifications include:

    • 10+ years of commercial experience within aviation training services or related sectors

    • Proven expertise in strategic sales management and revenue generation

    • Strong financial, communication, and cross-cultural skills

    • Fluency in English, with additional European languages considered an asset

  • The role requires travel up to 20% of the time across multiple regions.

For more information on the role and to apply – click here.

Source: Acron Aviation

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Jordan Airline Training and Simulation Seeks to Hire Sales and Marketing Manager in 2025

Amman, Jordan – Jordan Airline Training & Simulation (JATS), a full-flight simulator training center located at Queen Alia International Airport, has announced an opening for a Sales and Marketing Manager role as part of its continued commercial development strategy.

  • JATS is seeking an experienced aviation industry professional to lead its sales and marketing function, supporting growth in regional and international aviation training markets.

  • Core responsibilities include:

    • Developing and executing sales strategies and digital marketing campaigns

    • Managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation to contract closure

    • Representing JATS at aviation events and conferences

    • Coordinating internally to align commercial goals with JATS’ training services

  • Candidates must have:

    • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in sales and marketing, with at least 5 years in a managerial capacity

    • A strong track record of commercial performance in the aviation or training sectors

    • Fluency in English and proficiency in CRM and marketing automation tools

For more information on the role or to apply kindly contact JATS.

Source: Jordan Airline Training & Simulation

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