Padpilot is recruiting a number of roles for its headquarters in Gloucester as part of an expansion plan. The aviation publisher recently announced the launch of its new multi-device content platform that allows its interactive pilot training manuals to be accessed on any device: Apple or android, via its eReader app and online browser. The new platform runs in parallel with the company’s best-selling Apple Book (iBook) theory manuals.

With 140 training partners worldwide and ebook downloads now totalling 300,000+, Padpilot is looking for three exceptional people to help take its best-selling resources for leading pilot training providers to the next level. 

Operations Manager, Katharine Westwood, said: “As our product range and global customer base expands, we also need to expand to our brilliant team of specialists.”  

Junior Account Manager

Padpilot is recruiting a dynamic Junior Account Manager to work alongside the sales and customer support teams in this key, customer-facing role.  

This team player will be responsible for the day to day management of customer portfolios, building and maintaining relationships with international commercial partners, as well as assisting with trade show event attendance. There may be some occasional international travel.

Chief Technical Editor

Responsible for commissioning, writing and editing aviation theory content, the Chief Technical Editor leads the editorial team to ensure Padpilotresources are always up to date with technical and operational developments in commercial aviation. They’ll also work with in-house designers to create exciting new visuals that enhance student understanding and help bring the subject matter to life. 

This post requires someone who holds, or has held, an Airline Transport Pilot Licence with 1500 hrs + of operational experience, is highly detail-orientated with an instinctive enthusiasm for educating the next generation of airline pilots.

Head of Learning Development 

The final new role as part of Padpilot’s expansion programme is Head of Learning Development. This senior post offers a challenging blend of executive responsibility and hands-on creative, technological development to lead the evolution of next-generation ground school content and systems.

This specialist role requires a qualified military or commercial pilot with leadership experience, problem-solving flair, familiarity with the latest technology and an ability to think creatively to develop Padpilot’s pioneering learning delivery systems further. 

About Padpilot 

Padpilot delivers innovative resources for the theoretical knowledge phase of pilot training.  In 2011, Padpilot pioneered the first ever iPad theory books, the first new EASA 2020 ATPL-A syllabus books in 2020 and the first EASA 2020 ATPL-H syllabus books written solely for helicopter pilots in July ’22. Padpilot ground school materials are used by 140+ airlines, air forces, universities and training organisations all over the world. We’re proud to provide teaching and learning resources to some of the largest pilot training organisations globally.

Padpilot’s ebooks have been downloaded more than 300,000 times. Their advanced e-learning technology brings aviation theory to life: students can highlight, search and make note cards within the books to aid study, and embedded 3D models and animations transform reading into an immersive experience which promotes understanding and memory retention. Padpilot’s team of subject matter expert authors follow the syllabi Learning Objectives but add operational information and case studies to put theory content into context, giving student pilots a more rounded theoretical knowledge education. In-depth analysis and consultation with airlines is undertaken regularly to identify and update core knowledge and skills requirements. 

Source: Padpilot Press Release
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