Director of Training - Various Aircraft

Job description

Reports to the Director of Operations (DO) and is responsible for oversight and compliance of Part 121 pilot training and qualification

Responsible for maintaining a ground and flight training program for 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 as it applies to Part 121 training

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

Qualified in the ATR 42/72. Aircraft specific training will be provided by Mountain Air Cargo as needed.

Holds company instructor or company check pilot authority

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 aircraft and operations

Ensures standardization of Part 121 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.