NP Crew Training / ATO Head of Training

Reporting to the Director of Flight Operations, this role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all flying training activities within the organisation, both AOC and ATO, ensuring the highest standards of training, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across all Company Fleets. In addition to the responsibilities below the successful candidate would maintain a line-pilot qualification, flying when required within the business. A close working relationship will be required with the other nominated post holders and the Chief Pilot. This role is a Post Holder position and the successful candidate would be subject to approval by the UK CAA. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that the necessary structure, training resources and equipment are in place to meet the training needs of the operation;
• Implementation of the aircrew training and testing scheme as detailed in OMD and in compliance with all regulatory requirements;
• Ensuring all required records of training are maintained and supervising student progress;
• Oversight of external training suppliers to ensure suitability, quality and ongoing compliance;
• Content and maintenance of Company flightcrew training material and manuals including OMD, the ATO Manual and Training / ATO Notices;
• Recruitment and selection of Fleet training staff and their subsequent standards and competence;
• Liaison with the CAA on training and regulatory matters and submission of required training returns;
• Line management of the Training Planning Supervisor.
• Acting as Safety Rep for the ATO, conducting and maintaining risk assessments appropriate to training activity and participation in the Company Safety Review Boards.
Ideally, the candidate should possess the following (minimum) qualifications:
• Understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to pilot training and ATO management.
• Hold an UK CPL(A) or ATPL(A) with TRI or SFI rating, preferably with prior Boeing aircraft experience.
  
  In return we can offer a generous salary, 25 days holiday per year from day one plus bank holidays, 5% matched Pension scheme, Group Life Insurance, Health and Wellbeing benefits including Private Health Care and an EAP, and much more.
Apply using our application form and upload your CV. You are encouraged to use the Covering Letter function to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role. 2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and among our workforce. In addition, we are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.