Director of Training - Various Aircraft

Job description

Reports to the Director of Operations (DO) and is responsible for oversight and

compliance of Part 121 and Part 135 pilot training and qualification

Responsible for maintaining a ground and flight training program for Part 135 and Part

121 crew members which meets or exceeds FAA and Company requirements

Responsible for the maintenance, revision, and regulatory compliance of the Flight

Operations Training Manual

Holds membership on Safety Review Board and provides technical expertise

Responsible for oversight, compliance, and monitoring the process and quality of flight

crewmember training and qualification

Responsible for oversight and compliance of Part 142 contract training centers

Maintains training record system in compliance with federal regulations

May be qualified under Part 135 or Part 121 but is not required to do so

May hold company instructor or check pilot authority but is not required to do so

Communicates training, checking, and qualification results to the Chief Pilot (CP) and DO

Schedule and conduct required audits for the Training Department

Maintain a good working relationship with customer and attend customer sponsored

training events

Approves or rejects payment for all contract training provider invoices

Hire and maintain a highly trained Flight Training Department staff that meets the needs

of the flight department

Serves as a technical resource for Part 121 and Part 135 aircraft and operations

Ensures standardization of Part 121 and Part 135 instructors

Responsible for advanced simulator qualification program

Responsible for tracking and improving upon overall departmental KPIs

Provide oversight of department employees and track established goals and areas of

improvement

Maintain a good working relationship with regulatory agencies including the FAA and

TSA, and provide records and information as required per regulation

Launch special projects to improve upon the training process and efficiency of the

Company

Help develop and work within departmental budgets

Other duties as assigned.