Training Manager

February 16, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Training Manager

Company: CAE

Job description: Role and Responsibilities

We are recruiting for a Training Manager to join our state-of-the-art Gatwick Training Centre and oversee the delivery of instructional activities across the centre. You will ensure high standards of delivery and have responsibility for the correct execution of all contracted training to ensure it meets compliance and regulations. You will have accountability for a team of instructors and ensure there is alignment and standardisation across the training team. In addition, you will provide cover as a Synthetic Flight Instructor when needed.

The role we are offering you:

Manage assigned programs to ensure maximum training quality , client satisfaction and regulatory compliance

Report to the Manager, Training Services and provide assistance to them and other Training Managers as required along with deputising in their absence

Ensure training records and regulatory paperwork issues are managed and processed in a timely and accurate manner

Support program scheduler to ensure the balanced and effective scheduling of instructors to fulfill client requirements

Ensure adherence to processes as relevant

Act as point of contact with instructors to ensure that training devices remain fit for the published curricula

Coordinate with Sales department as appropriate

Manage assigned program to ensure maximum client throughput and revenue capture

Manage the training qualifications and currency of assigned instructors to ensure maximum instructor availability and currency

Conduct simulator and classroom assessments of instructor competence and performance

Develop staffing recommendations

Be responsible for instructor standardization within the assigned fleet

Arrange instructor meetings and training as required

Support course preparation and availability of course documentation before customer course start date

Support the creation of training curricula and courseware as required

Monitor client progress and report on substandard performance, taking action where required

Our ideal candidate has:

Previous aviation training experience

Management experience within an aviation environment

Commercial aviation experience desirable

Hold or have held a professional pilot license, CPL/ATPL and ideally SFI /TRI/SFE/TRE

​Working knowledge of UK FCL and EASA Part FCL regulations

Solid computer skills & knowledge of internet applications with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Results oriented with an ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Willingness to work flexible hours including public holidays and week-ends

Fluency in English

What kind of person will succeed in this team?

You’ll be a people manager with the ability to motivate, engage and drive standardisation across the Training team. You’ll have a good understanding of UK & EASA Regulations along with a key focus on quality and process improvements. Alongside all of this, you’ll be someone who is customer centric with a passion for delivering the highest standards of training.

Location

Onsite at Gatwick Training Centre, Manor Royal

Hours: Monday to Friday with the ability to work flexible hours including public holidays and weekends when necessary

CAE offers

Private health insurance (Bupa)

Healthcare cash plan

Flexible holiday

Employee stock purchase plan

Pension scheme

Electric Car scheme & Cycle to Work schemes

Life Assurance

About us

With over 10,000 employees located in 35 countries, CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets. To learn more:

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Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value “One CAE”, we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.

Expected salary:

Location: Gatwick, West Sussex

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