USA's Global Crossing Airlines is Seeking to Recruit Director of Flight Operations Training for A320 Operations

Florida, USA – Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX), a Miami-headquartered Part 121 charter and ACMI airline operating Airbus A320 family aircraft, is seeking to recruit a Director of Flight Operations Training based at its Miami headquarters.

• The Director of Flight Operations Training sets the strategic direction for the airline's training department, ensuring all activities align with FAA regulations, company policies, and operational procedures. The role leads the training department with a focus on safety and operational efficiency.
• The position encompasses responsibility for all flight operations training programs, simulator training processes, instructor and check airman quality, recurrent and non-recurrent training schedule planning, FAA pilot records compliance, and training center facility management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with SVP of Operations/DO and other operations leaders to drive improvements and ensure high performance.
• Lead a team that inspires an organization-wide culture of learning, growth, and belonging across a global organization.
• Coordinates re-qualification requirements for flight crew ground training to establish a consolidated ground training schedule.
• Directs administration of all pilot and flight attendant currency records.
• Directs quality control of FAA pilot records to ensure a daily inspection-ready status.
• Directs entry of pilot records data into the crew system, ensuring daily accuracy of data entry in the assignment of FAA legal Pilots and Flight Attendant scheduled flight shifts.
• Directs use of classroom facilities.
• Manages the FAA pilot records and pilot training manuals for regulatory compliance.
• Edits and publishes pilot training manual for A320 family aircraft.
• Responsible for the flight operations and all related training programs.
• Responsible for Recurrent and Non-Recurrent Training schedule planning and execution to ensure pilots complete training with minimal delay.
• Responsible for maintaining enough instructors, and training resources to match the volume of students being processed through training.
• Responsible for the quality of the training of flight crewmember APDs, Check Airman and Instructors.
• Responsible for the quality of the simulators and training devices, as well as outsourced training.
• Responsible for establishing and modifying the Aircrew Designated Examiner (ADE) Program.
• Responsible for establishing and modifying the simulator training/device process and policies.
• Responsible for budget planning.
• Responsible for the training center facility and lease agreements.
• Represent the company with the regulator and industry organizations to maintain and influence best operating standards and practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Airbus A320, A321 experience or type rating preferred. Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of aviation experience OR Five (5) years of FAR PART 121 experience which includes two (2) years of aviation management experience.
• Knowledge of FAR 121 pilot training requirements and record-keeping systems.
• Knowledge of computer software programs: Word, Excel, Mint, RAIDO.
• Expertise in organizational performance management programs and working closely with senior leadership.
• Prior experience as an APD, instructor, check airman and ATP license in a 121 environment is a plus.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Must be flexible and detail oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and special projects assigned simultaneously.
• Knowledge of safety management systems (SMS) and their application in training programs.
• Self-starter, enthusiastic, dependable, professional team player.

Other Requirements:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement training programs.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Proven track record of success in flight instruction.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using flight training software and tools.
• Ability to stay current with industry trends and advancements.
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design.
• Ability to conduct flight training and evaluations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
• Flexibility to work varied hours as needed.
• ETOPS and International operations experience preferred.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher; with knowledge of and comfort with computer systems being required.

Work Location: This position is based at Global Crossing Airlines' Miami Headquarters and requires an in-office presence five (5) days per week, with business travel as needed or as assigned.

If interested, apply here.

Source: Global Crossing Airlines