Head of Training/Chief Pilot – Aviation

Head of Training/Chief Pilot – Aviation

Posted 1 day ago by Line Up Aviation

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Gatwick, West Sussex

Summary: The Aviation Training Implementation Lead will oversee the deployment of Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) and Evidence-Based Training (EBT) programs for a major OEM client. This role involves leading a team of experts to assess and enhance airline training practices while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The position is a fixed-term contract with a focus on improving aviation safety and training efficacy. The candidate must possess a commercial pilot license and relevant management experience in airline training operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a CBTA Deployment team of subject matter experts at a customer airline to determine the airlines needs to transition to our clients CBTA/EBT program.
  • With prior Instructor experience review the pilot training needs to determine appropriate competency-based training content, objectives and design, in line with the CBTA/EBT program.
  • Oversee activities in the airlines development, delivery and evaluation of competency-based training & assessment (CBTA).
  • Evaluates current airline training philosophy and support the airline during their transition to a CBTA/EBT program.
  • Gather data & provides detailed reports to support the airline CBTA proposed development activities.
  • Evaluates accuracy and quality of airline training delivery. Presents proposals to customer. Consults with others regarding airline CBTA program.

Key Skills:

  • Have or has held a commercial pilot license, preferably with prior Boeing aircraft experience. This is a non-flying role.
  • Ideally held a management position in an airline Flight Operations or Training Department for a minimum of 3 years.
  • Excellent understanding of pilot training program regulatory requirements.
  • Understands the principles of a CBTA and EBT program.
  • Excellent presentation & communication skills.
  • Demonstratable experience in leading a team remotely & independently.
  • Understands the principles of SMS and applicability to pilot training.
  • Extensive pilot instructional background (TRI/TRE) (greater than 3 years).
  • Proven track record of successful delivery of complex projects across a variety of areas; ideally within the commercial airline training sector.
  • Understand project and program management principles and practices.
  • Ex Military Pilots welcome.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Gatwick

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other