The Team Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you. Role Summary The Director Flight Ops Training sets the long-term strategy and oversees the performance of the Flight Training programs at Horizon Air, which is responsible for developing and delivering compliant training curriculum to ensure all pilots are qualified on Horizon aircraft. As a people leader, this role establishes strategic goals and direction to a team of leaders to develop a training schedule that produces the desired quantity of qualified pilots to allow the Company\'s flight schedule to be safely executed throughout the airline’s wide range of operational environments. Key Duties Establishes training programs with a cost structure, duration, and throughput to allow Horizon Air to be competitive in this industry. Sets long term strategy for, and directs all activities relating to, aircraft, simulator and ground training programs while: Assuring standardization and compliance with all FARs (Federal Aviation Regulations) related to pilot training. Ensuring advisory circular guidance is considered in the development of such programs. Establishes strategic goals and direction for a team of Flight Operations Instructors, Flight Simulator Instructors, and Instructor Pilots assigned to the Training Department. Ensures compliance with company policies and the pilot CBA. Oversees the development and maintenance of the FAA approved Flight Operations Training Manual. Partners with the Director Regulatory Compliance to ensure all flight training systems, processes and programs are compliant with FARs and other regulatory documentation. Collaborates with other Horizon department leaders to ensure standardization and communication. Establishes and maintains metrics for the success and quality of the training program. Develops people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic and systems thinking across team and function. Shapes culture of the team and beyond through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors. Works with the FAA to receive approval for new and revised training curriculum segments. Represents Horizon Air as a member of the Regional Airline Association (RAA) Training Committee to discuss industry wide training issues. Develops the budget for the Training department. Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills Required A minimum of 7 years of experience as a: Check Airman, Simulator Instructor, Ground Instructor, Flight Operations management, Part 121/135 PIC experience or equivalent experience. 4 years of leadership experience with at least 2 of those years directly leading people. Bachelor’s degree or an additional 2 years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree. Experience in 14 CFR 121 aviation training and/or training management. Knowledge of 14 CFR 60, 61, 91, 121, including Subpart Y (Advanced Qualification Program). Knowledge of appropriate FAA Advisory Circulars, Orders, and FAA Inspector Guidance, specifically those related to AQP, pilot certification, Line Oriented Scenarios, CRM, and specialized flight procedures (e.g., LWMP, RNP SAAAR, etc.). Must excel at making decisions related to complex regulatory, contractual, and employee issues. Strong communication (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company, with others in the organization, and with key external business partners. Demonstrated ability to quickly understand complex systems and processes. Ability to apply advanced critical thinking skills. Ability to facilitate a cooperative relationship both within the division, with other divisions of the company, and with pilot union representatives. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), with demonstrated effectiveness in the design and analytical use of Excel spreadsheets. High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum age of 18. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred 3 years of union contract management and administration experience. Experience with automated AQP Program Audit DA4Abase management systems. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable. Ability to develop new ideas to improve safety, compliance, efficiency, and cost. Exceptional integrity, with impeccable ethics in safety and compliance. Innovative, apolitical, resilient, fact-based, and creative solutions-focused mindset, with ability to thrive in a rapidly changing, collaborative environment and to manage conflict. Total Rewards Competitive total rewards package Medical, dental and vision benefits 401k match program Monthly incentive pay plan Annual incentive pay Generous paid time off Unlimited high priority space available travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 7/26/2021 Employment Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Regular/Temporary Regular Requisition ID 2021-5974 Equal Employment Opportunity Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. We participate in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA), where required.