Aviation client is seeking a seasoned aviation professional to fill the role of Nominated Person Flight Operations and Crew Member Training / Captain. This position will support a new EASA AOC project within the EU region and offers a 6-month contract with potential compensation up to €88,500. The role is primarily remote, with travel to project locations as required.
About the Role
The Nominated Person will lead the Flight Operations and Crew Member Training functions during the airline's EASA AOC certification project. This hands-on position involves developing essential documentation, preparing operational and training materials, collaborating with other postholders, and actively participating in the authority approval process. While the role is primarily remote, the selected candidate must be available for travel within and outside the EU for client meetings, authority interactions, demonstrations, and inspections. Satisfying any local residency or presence requirements imposed by the competent authority, which may include establishing part-time residence, will also be necessary.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead Flight Operations and Crew Member Training workstreams throughout the AOC project.
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Develop and maintain relevant sections of the Operations Manual, including operational procedures, ATR 72-600 SOPs, and crew-training requirements.
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Establish compliant arrangements for operational control, flight planning, crew qualification, training, checking, and records.
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Develop and oversee training concepts and programmes for flight and cabin crew.
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Coordinate with Safety, Compliance, Continuing Airworthiness, Ground Operations, and external training providers.
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Represent the functions during authority meetings, interviews, document reviews, demonstrations, and inspections.
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Address Flight Operations and Crew Training findings and provide evidence for closure.
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Support operational readiness and entry into service by developing and overseeing ATR 72-600 training arrangements for flight and cabin crew.
Requirements
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Minimum of 4,000 total flight hours, with at least 2,500 hours as Pilot-in-Command.
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Minimum of 1,000 flight hours as a Type Rating Examiner (TRE) or Type Rating Instructor (TRI) on a large aeroplane.
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English language proficiency Level 5 or higher.
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Thorough knowledge of crew-training concepts for both flight crew and cabin crew.
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Practical experience and expertise in applying aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
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Comprehensive knowledge of EU safety regulations and associated requirements and procedures.
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Comprehensive knowledge of an AOC holder’s Operations Specifications.
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Comprehensive understanding of the need for, and content of, the relevant parts of an AOC holder’s Operations Manual.
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Familiarity with management systems, preferably within aviation.
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Appropriate management experience, preferably in a comparable organisation.
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At least five years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of two years in an appropriate position within the aeronautical industry.
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Strong communication and regulatory-documentation skills.
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Ability to satisfy the competent authority’s nomination, residence, and presence requirements, including agreement to relocate upon AOC issuance or earlier if required by the authority.
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Unrestricted right to work and travel freely within and outside the European Union countries.
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ATR experience and an ATR type rating are advantageous.