Description
Responsible for leading the process development/standardization for a team of direct reports; the Flight Training fleet management teams. Works in concert with the Director of Flight Training to actively manage the following strategic and tactical aspects of [redacted] pilot flight training: AQP, PWA and FOPP compliance, instructor staffing, throughput capacity, instructor recruiting/retention, facilities maintenance, office day allocation/tracking, and superior customer service to the pilot group. Responsible for the distribution and allocation of the duties and responsibilities related to the ground and flight training portions of the FAA approved aircraft training program. Regularly consults with the Fleet Captains to provide guidance/support and to ensure that the performance of the fleet management team and individual fleet managers are congruent with departmental strategic and tactical goals. Sets specific goals for the fleet managers and conducts regularly scheduled and on-demand performance reviews. Cultivates an environment that accommodates the best skill set to individual match and strives to provide ample professional growth opportunities for fleet team managers. Directly manages the Flight Training Coordinator and mentors/supervises training department intern(s). Manages the annual flight training department operating budget in partnership with Flight Operations Finance. Develops both strategic and tactical plans that create a safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety and well-being.
All domestic front line scale positions and all merit positions with no direct reports must include the following statement at the end of the Job Summary:
Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.
All domestic merit positions with direct reports must include the following statement at the end of the Job Summary:
Develops both strategic & tactical plans that create a safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety & well-being.
B.S. or B.A. or a minimum of 4-5 years of relevant work experience required. Flight Operations experience preferred. Demonstrated experience in air carrier training and administration (including flight and/or ground instructor experience). Knowledge of FAA regulations required. Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, or Air Transport Pilot Certificate preferred. Knowledge of AQP preferred. Must be able to interact effectively with all levels of employees within Flight Operations and the FAA. Must have working knowledge of technical standards and regulations. Background in Distance Learning preferred. Fluency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) preferred. Must be performing satisfactorily in current position.
Job Qualifications for internal postings must include the following statement at the end:
Must be performing satisfactorily in current position.