Draken
Government / Defence / Aerospace
United Kingdom | Europe
Head Of Training - Various Aircraft
VARIOUS
VARIOUS AIRCRAFT
Minimum requirements
- Hold or have held an instructor/examiner qualification issued by an ICAO recognised regulatory authority
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an instructor/examiner
- Maintain command status on at least one type of aircraft operated by FR Aviation Ltd
Additional requirements
- Have a sound understanding of regulatory requirements pertaining to training and ATO management
- Broad experience, knowledge and understanding of the civil aviation environment
- Legislative requirements to maintain the ATO
- Reasonable level of competence with the suite of Microsoft Office tools
- Have experience working with regulatory bodies
- Have ATO management experience preferably in the pilot training department, deputising for or holding a Nominated Person position
- Strong instructional background in the civil environment
- Strong focus on aviation safety and compliance
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Strong leadership skills
- Proactive, driven and assertive
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- High level of personal and professional integrity
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- An empathetic style which enables effective instruction and training
Preferred
- A background in military aviation or government aviation – highly desirable
Job description
The Deputy HOTAS is to ensure that the highest standards of training are maintained across the portfolio of aircraft types and operating environments for FR Aviation Ltd.
This is a management role which is responsible for the coordination and delivery of effective, regulatory compliant training for FR Aviation Ltd. Principally, the Deputy HOTAS is to support the Training Organisation and HOTAS in ensuring that the Approved Training Organisation (ATO) operates in compliance with the requirements of the relevant regulatory authority while meeting the training standards output requirements of the Flight Operations organisation.
Deputy HOTAS is to ensure sufficient suitably qualified and experienced instructional staff are available and capable of delivering a consistent high standard of instructing and examining within the ATO and across the span of operational readiness training, surveillance & similar contractual delivery domains.
The Deputy HOTAS is indirectly accountable to the UK Civil Aviation Authority for FR Aviation Ltd’s ATO activities. The role reports to HOTAS but is responsible to the Director of Flight Operations (DFO) and Fleet Captains for the output of Type Rated pilots, competent line qualified crews and EWOs/SOs
Equal opportunity employer
Draken is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Base location
United Kingdom | Europe 
BOH - Bournemouth 
