Purpose of Position

The Assistant Director of Training and Compliance Programs is a key contributor to the development and execution of crew training initiatives, ensuring EJM's training programs adhere to regulatory standards and compliance, and EJM's policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role requires staying current with an evolving industry landscape which will influence how EJM's flight operations, crew qualifications, and compliance requirements are developed.

In this position, using your previous flight operations experience, you will:

Be familiar with 14 CFR Part 135 operating requirements
Monitor operational systems for regulatory and internal policy compliance
Support the Director of Training with compliance-related tasks, including training center audits, curriculum development, and crew training observations
Interpret regulations and provide guidance to support daily operational objectives
Foster relationships and communication with approved third-party training centers
Deliver supplemental instruction for initial and recurrent training programs for Part 135 and Part 91 crew members
- Instructional experience is preferred but not required.

Location: This is an on-site role based at EJM’s headquarters in Cincinnati, OH. This position is not eligible for remote or commuter arrangements.

Tasks and Responsibilities

•   Support the design and ongoing maintenance of curricula for mandatory crewmember training programs, aligning with current regulatory requirements and business standards.
•   Foster a positive learning atmosphere that prioritizes flight safety, exceptional service, and brand integritywhile helping monitor procedural compliance withing EJM processes.
•   Provide backup instruction for initial and recurrent training sessions, both onsite at EJM and offsite, in coordination with the Ground Instructor team.
•   Assist in auditing third-party training vendors to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, FAA guidance, operating policies, and training standards.
•   Collaborate with the Director of Operations and/or Chief Pilot to design and complete crew member flight training evaluations as needed.
•   Design and review crew member training scenarios for both internal instruction and crew flight training evaluations as needed.
•   Coordinate with the Crew Training and Records and Crew Sceduling teams to procide clarity when interepreting FAA regulations and guidance documennts.

Years of Experience

4-6 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

•   Check Airman, Ground Instructor or Instructor Pilot experience with a Part 121 or part 135 or 91K air carrier, preferred.
•   Line pilot qualifications, active or inactive appropriate for the position, preferred. NOTE: This is not a flying role.
•   Experience in developing and delivering training programs in an aviation environment.
•   Experience in evaluating and/or interpreting 14 CFR Parts 61, 91, and 135 regulations, 8900.1 guidance, and other FAA produced documents – e.g., FSB Reports, Advisory Circulars, InFO, SAFO, etc.
•   Two or more years’ experience with a Part 91 or 135 air carrier operations management.
•   Excellent project management skills required.
•   Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with FAA management personnel.
•   Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with EJM’s training partners – e.g., Training Center leadership, instructors, and scheduling teams.
•   Superior oral and written communication skills effective at all levels or the organization.
•   Ability to understand, assimilate and operate in a highly complex, interrelated environment required.
•   Knowledge of internal EJM manuals and policies – e.g., General Operations Manual, Crew Training Program Manual, Flight Center Operations Manual, Operations Standards Business Manual, etc.
•   Proficiency in training management systems and compliance monitoring tools.

• Previous operational experience with:

ATP (strongly preferred)
CFI/CFII/AGI (preferred)
Dispatch instruction

How EJM Supports You

At EJM, we believe that how you do something is as important as what you do. That's why we foster a collaborative company culture, where leadership is accessible, employee opinions are valued, and relationships matter. We encourage employee growth, recognize the importance of work-life balance, and take pride in being a career destination.

To ensure our employees are taken care of at work and at home, we offer a comprehensive package of premium benefits, including:

Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available with no monthly premiums
401(k) plan, with 66% of every dollar you contribute matched by EJM
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Prescription drug benefit plan
Life insurance and AD&D benefits
Company-paid short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid Parental Leave
Legal plan
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off