Description
The Director of Training interfaces with the Director of Operations to ensure that the training provided complies with the approved training program, training manuals, and training courseware. The Director of Training ensures compliance with applicable policies and government regulations as it pertains to the Training Department.
Essential Duties:
Responsible for administering all pilot training programs approved/accepted for [redacted].
Ensures the pilot, flight attendant, and flight dispatcher training comply with [redacted]s approved/accepted training manuals and kept current in accordance with the requirements defined in the CFRs, FAA orders, and associated regulatory documents.
Responsible for maintaining all required documentation used in the conduct of training is in current form. This includes, but is not limited to, CFRs, FAA orders, and additional government publications applicable to the training program(s).
Maintains any paper-training records and makes any applicable entries into the electronic recordkeeping system.
Training of all instructors, ATS, and Check Airmen approved for [redacted]. This includes the responsibility to ensure the instructors remain current and qualified in accordance with the requirements defined in the training manuals maintained under separate cover for the training they are providing.
Maintains all training, checking, and qualification records, as appropriate, for all instructors approved for [redacted] in accordance with the procedures defined in the training manuals.
Coordinates with the Chief Pilot, Director of Operations, and Vice President of Safety and Security with regards to the contents of the training programs approved for [redacted]. This coordination includes the responsibility to ensure that there are no conflicts in procedures, operating practices, and the regulatory requirements contained within [redacted]s training manuals.
Coordinates with the Chief Pilot and Director of Operations on the training needs of the flight operations personnel and the contents of the training manual.
Tests all pilot trainees to ascertain their knowledge and performance levels. Constant surveillance and improvement of all training curriculums and programs.
Provides instruction to personnel on [redacted]s training program.
Evaluates instructors in the performance of their duties to ensure that proper instruction is provided to [redacted] personnel.
Reviews the procedures defined in all training manuals for [redacted] and recommends revisions to those manuals when deemed necessary to ensure content consistency.
Reviews revisions to all training manuals issued by the training supplier or the manufacturer and passes needed changes on to [redacted].
Assist with preparing for FAA audits as requested by ensuring all files are complete and accurate.
Takes an active role in promoting positive attitudes toward culture, core values, compliance, and safety within [redacted].
Conducts risk assessment and accepts risk. Promotes safety, facilitates hazard identification, ensures effectiveness of risk controls, advises Senior Management on performance of SMS and needs for improvement, facilitates or conducts risk assessment, conducts Safety Risk Management, and facilitates safety assurance.
Evaluates, recommends, and procures outsourced training and/or training facilities, e.g., simulators, classrooms, etc., as needed to ensure continued currency and qualification of all personnel.
Confirms scheduled training in accordance with the requirements contained in the [redacted] training manuals.
Education/Experience/Skills:
Experience working in the aviation industry.
Prior experience as a flight or ground instructor.
Operational experience in a 14 CFR Part 135 air carrier, or similar experience.
Five years of experience in a management role as a Director of Training, Director of Operations, or other 14CFR Part 119 position or military equivalent.
Bachelor\'s degree in aviation or a related field of study.
Airline Transport License (ATP).
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