Head of Flight Training
CAE
About This Role
Are you ready to take your aviation career to new heights Were seeking an inspiring and visionary Head of Flight Training to lead our dynamic team at the Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) joint venture in Dubai. Here youll shape the future of commercial and business jet pilot training working alongside industry leaders and delivering excellence across Boeing Airbus Hawker King Air Challenger Gulfstream Falcon Embraer and Bombardier platforms a total of 21 Flight Simulators. You will be responsible for a team of around 120 full time staff with another 50 freelancers via 9 managers who will be direct reports into you.
What Youll Do:
Lead & Inspire: Empower a talented team of training professionals guiding Training Managers to deliver exceptional results for both clients and instructors.
Drive Innovation: Champion continuous improvement spearheading strategic initiatives that elevate training standards and client satisfaction.
Ensure Excellence: Oversee compliance with UAE GCAA CAR-FCL CFR Part 142 EASA FAA and other regulatory requirements ensuring our programs set the benchmark for quality and safety.
Collaborate Globally: Connect with CAEs worldwide network sharing best practices and integrating global training standards.
Shape the Future: Partner with HR to attract top talent nurture instructor development and deliver impactful performance reviews.
Your Impact:
Guarantee the highest standards in flight simulation and theoretical instruction.
Foster a culture of safety quality and continuous improvement.
Optimize scheduling and resource planning to meet ambitious training goals.
Build strong relationships with regulatory authorities clients and global teams.
What You Bring:
Proven experience as a Flight Instructor or Examiner with a track record in standards management or mentorship.
Leadership of moderate to large teams with a passion for resolving complex challenges.
Strong proficiency with MS Office and modern digital tools.
Extensive instructional experience relevant to ATO training holding (or having recently held) a professional license and ratings per ICAO Annex 1.
Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of aviation professionalsright at the heart of one of the worlds leading flight training organizations!
Position Type
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race nationality colour religion sex gender indentity and expression sexual orientation disability neurodiversity veteran status age or other characteristics protected by local laws.
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