The Director of Training oversees the Company’s flight department training program and the delivery of quality instruction and material for company aircraft and non-aircraft specific. ESSENTIAL DUTIES New hire indoctrination. Ensures that initial pilot training (both ground and flight) is completed in compliance with FAR 135, FAR 91K and the company approved training program. Ensures training materials are up to date, targeted, and accurate. Ensures trainers within the department are properly trained for their duties. Builds and maintains a formal training schedule/calendar with projected pilot training for the next year. Plans training activities and schedules to provide comprehensive view of pending training. Ensures planned training is schedule as directed by the training plan, and that training events are correct and appropriate for each pilot qualification or pending qualification. Ensures that check rides are scheduled and completed as required. Works with the Director of Safety to research and identify safety training that would be beneficial and effective for the pilots (CFIT, FACTS, or emergency training). Ensures training identified through the Safety Management System is documented and implemented as appropriate. Acts as liaison with contract flight training providers (CTPs) to review courses, facilities, and instructor/check airman selection. Designs and maintains annual training fee budget. Ensures training provided by CTP is in accordance with the approved training program. Updates the approved training program as needed for the operation. Conducts observations of training courses, as needed. Assists with the review, selection, and maintenance of document currency for 142 instructors and check airman. Ensures training compliance as part of a working relationship with the FAA Principal Operations Inspector. Oversees or conducts training program audits and provide documentation for updates for Specification A031. Updates Specification A031 through the FAA Webopss Portal Works with the FAA CHDO to ensure all training authorizations and Letters of Authorization are in place, appropriate, and updated as needed. Maintains professional relationship with FAA and other regulators. Ensures that all required pilot flight and training records are received from the CTPs and are reviewed for accuracy. If requested by the FAA CHDO, provide training records as part of an audit. Ensures that duty time records are maintained for the required duration per FARs. Trains and oversees the personnel responsible for crew records. Completes pilot training records upon completion of training events in a timely manner. Notifies Flight Operations when a crewmember qualification protocol has successfully been completed. Develops and maintains courseware associated with required training programs conducted internally. Responsible for the development of basic and recurrent courseware to aid in the delivery methods for company specific and general subjects training. Ensures that courseware covers all required segments of the company’s approved training program and its required program hours, respectively. QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or higher with an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate and a Turbojet Type Rating(s). Additional Qualifications: A minimum of 5,000 flight hours with 2,500 hours in jet aircraft. Familiar with CFR Part 61, 91, 135 and 142. Preferred Qualification: Previous check airman authority or Director of Training experience. Oceanic operations experience, or training of oceanic operations. Five years’ experience as a corporate pilot and at least 3 years’ supervisory experience.