Assistant Flight Training Manager

Full-time

Carmel, IN

Air Transportation

About the position

The Assistant Manager of Flight Training assists the Flight Training Manager in developing, maintaining, and administering all company pilot training and pilot qualification programs. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and the company's Advanced Qualification Program (AQP). The position involves coordinating various training activities and managing pilot training records.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all training programs are formulated and administered in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and the company's Advanced Qualification Program (AQP).
• Coordinates training activities with Training Coordination, Training Logistics, Crew Scheduling, Crew Support, and Crew Planning.
• Utilizes the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and applicable AQP Volumes when evaluating a pilot's progress in a training program to determine appropriate next step(s).
• Coordinates Initial, Upgrade, Continuing Qualification, and Requalification training.
• Ensures the Initial, Upgrade, and Continuing Qualification training of all pilots is completed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Runs various reports to monitor and maintain pilot qualifications.
• Updates and maintains Initial and Upgrade Qualification student data in Training Management System (TMS).
• Audits Pilot Training Records to ensure compliance with FARs and company policies and procedures.
• Assists the Flight Training Manager with hiring and training of Flight Qualification Administrators.
• Monitors the professional development and maintains records of developmental training for administrative staff.
• Complies with the company's AQP policies and procedures. Maintains knowledge of current revision of each AQP Volume.
• Maintains pilot training records, both internal and for the FAA PRD.
• Applies and implements training requirements in accordance with the CBA.
• Assists the Flight Training Manager in maintaining the Training Managers Manual and the Flight Qualification Administration team's Department Manual.
• Assists the Flight Training Manager in moderating Training Review Boards (TRBs) for pilots covered under the CBA and handling new hire pilot separations.
• Assists the Flight Training Manager in performing FAA-required Facility Audit(s).
• Manages Training Department projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Fosters the Company's core values and culture throughout the work environment.
• Performs various other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A / B.S) or equivalent in Aviation or related field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of aviation industry experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, as well as leadership and team building skills.
• Ability to perform high-level decision making and goal setting within strict time constraints.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with Fox and other aviation-related software systems as required.
• Intermediate experience with computer applications including Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.
• Experience with both Aviation classroom and 14 CRF Part 121 airline training.