Sweden and Norway based pilot training group OSM Aviation Academy is looking for a new Head of Theory Operations & Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (CTKI). The employment is a full-time, 100% administrative position, located in Arendal, Norway. Please see an extract of the job post below.

“As Head of Theory Operations you report to Managing Director and will lead the theory department at OSM Aviation Academy in Scandinavia. As a nominated person in the ATO, you will hold the responsibility as CTKI and report to the Head of Training in training related matters. You are expected to be a proactive person that can take a lot of responsibility for the theory education, training manual revisions and CAA relations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure that theory training is performed in accordance with set standard.
• Ensure theory instructor introduction, coaching and support.
• Ensure and follow up student progress according to the training manual.
• Ensure that different learning methods are taken into account.
• Ensure long term planning of theory resources and input of theory lessons to planning.
• Ensure theory standardization and supervision of theory instructors according with regulations.
• Report on theoretical knowledge progress and issues to the HT so that the HT have the correct information and insight to successfully ensure satisfactory integration of flight training in an aircraft or a flight simulation training device (FSTD) and theoretical knowledge instruction.
• Be part of recruitment of new theory instructors.
• Keep EBT principles up-to-date.
• Other responsibilities described in OM, Office Instruction and/or contract.

Qualifications and experience

• Extensive experience as a theoretical knowledge instructor in the areas relevant for the training provided by the ATO.
• Former administrative duties and experience are meritorious.
• Operational experience from the aviation sector is encouraged and appreciated.
• Preference will be given to candidates with pedagogical education to teach at high school level or above, or those who are willing to pursue such education.
• Must be eligible to work and live in Norway.

Personal skills and knowledge

• Well organized and structured.
• Honest and supportive with good integrity.
• Possess good social characteristics.
• Must be proficient in communicating in English, both in speech and writing.
• Preferably proficient in communicating in a Scandinavian language, both in speech and writing.
• Proficiency in computer and IT skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to and learn new software tools utilized within the company, is a key requirement for this position.
• Encouraging towards your colleagues and values employee knowledge.
• You put great value on the knowledge of the employees.
• Embraces and promotes learning, creativity and growth.
• You look at mistakes as an opportunity for learning, both in yourself and in others.
• Work prestigiously and see the employees as the most important resource.
• Prioritizes effectively.
• Desire to develop and to learn.”

To learn more about the role and to apply click here.

Source: OSM Aviation Academy
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