Training Manager - EASA ATPL license holder

We are expanding our global network to Central Europe and will be opening a new business aviation training centre in Vienna, Austria. The centre will deploy the first Bombardier Global 7500 full-flight simulator (FFS) in Europe, making pilot training on this popular aircraft type more accessible and convenient for operators in the region.

This role has a key focus on leadership responsibilities managing, motivating and guiding a team of approximately 40 employees. We would like to hear about your recent leadership experience with your application and would appreciate a cover letter with your CV.

We are offering a permanent (not contracting) and full-time opportunity and are looking for the successful candidate to relocate to Vienna with our support. 

The role we are offering you:

• Be responsible for the overall supervision and delivery of flight training activities in the assigned fleet(s)
• Be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of ground and flight training in assigned classrooms and aircraft simulators
• Maintain contact with Account Executives, Scheduling, Regulatory and Standards to facilitate seamless delivery of training
• Ensure quarterly Standards meetings are held to continuously improve the standardization of instructors and ensure compliance within the network
• Develop and monitor instructor training plans
• Liaise with Technical Services and Fleet Chiefs to ensure simulator data is current and that simulators contain all customer required material
• Develop the annual client course training plan and course schedules based upon Sales projections
• Manage resources to meet or exceed the required number of training events
• Update instructor HR profiles to include compensation changes, allowances, transfers, promotions and leaves of absence
• Create, maintain, and nurture a close relationship with the Training Center’s primary customers’ flight operations and training departments

Our ideal candidate has:

• EASA ATPL License required (valid or was valid within the last 7 years)
• Additional experience desired: FAA, GCAA, GACA, CAAC and other aviation regulators and regulations
• Previous experience as an Instructor, or equivalent
• Ability to focus and work in a fast paced 24/7 environment
• Readily accepts change and adjusts accordingly
• Maintains concentrated customer/client orientation
• Experience managing teams

About us

CAE will initially operate six state-of the-art FFSs in Vienna, including the Global 7500, a Global 6000 Vision, and four yet-to-be-announced FFSs for business jets from leading manufacturers. The new 8,000-square-metre facility will have space for expansion with a capacity for up to nine FFSs and will be purpose-built to deliver the most advanced pilot training experience in Central Europe.

Our new Training Centre will be a game-changer for business aviation training in the region, offering programs on the region's most sought-after aircraft platforms in an immersive learning environment and you can be part of it!