Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. | B757/767 Instructor

Amerijet International Airlines is seeking a Director of Flight Training in Miami, FL. This full-time leadership position oversees the Flight Operations Training Department, ensuring alignment with company objectives for safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, while adhering to 14 CFR Part 121 regulations.

About the Role

The Director of Flight Training leads the Flight Operations Training Department, providing strategic direction and operational oversight. This role ensures all training programs meet regulatory requirements and company standards, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of AmeriJet International's flight training program delivery and the standardization of training across ground and flight instructors, as well as check airmen.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Flight Operations Training Department.
• Ensure departmental training aligns with company goals in safety, security, reliability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee all aspects of departmental training, ensuring compliance with 14 CFR Part 121.
• Maintain compliance with all training standards established by AmeriJet.
• Manage training records through the Training Records Supervisor.
• Ensure the standardization of flight operations training through instructors and check airmen.
• Evaluate training requirements and identify solutions for training curricula and delivery methods.
• Coordinate with the Senior Director of Flight Operations to ensure operational safety and procedural standardization for training delivery.
• Ensure continuous, robust, and updated ETOPS training to meet FAA requirements.
• Implement safety risk management processes within the flight training department that support the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Develop and implement strategies to communicate company goals and department performance requirements to personnel.
• Supervise, train, monitor, and assess staff performance.
• Oversee all instructors for training delivery and professionalism.
• Ensure all necessary equipment for Flight Operations Training is available and functional.
• Ensure proper instructor staffing and completion of required training.
• Make recommendations for departmental operating and capital expense budgets.
• Participate in departmental and company meetings as required.
• Offer solutions and provide input to solve complex challenges.
• Fulfill duties and responsibilities as outlined in the General Operations Manual and Training Program Manual.
• Oversee all FAA training records and qualification requirements for Instructors, Check Airmen, and Air Program Designees.
• Drive continuous improvement and updates to all training programs.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of all FAA training-related regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to meet minimum requirements set by the Code of Federal Regulations for language skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, training, or adult learning, or equivalent experience.
• Experience as Pilot-In-Command in Part 121 operations.
• Experience as a Line Check Pilot.
• Experience as a Proficiency Check Pilot.
• Previous experience leading an adult learning program.
• At least 3 years of airline management experience.
• 5 years or more of Part 121 training experience.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Computer literacy and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Proven record of project planning and execution.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ATP, B-757/767 Type Rating preferred (candidate will be typed if needed).

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct reports include Ground Instructors, Flight Training Instructors, Simulator Instructors, Check Airmen, and Aircrew Designees. Indirect reports include the Senior Manager of Crew Resources and Training Records Supervisor and Training Schedulers. Supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws.