Civil Regional Training Leader, EMEAA
Location:
Burgess Hill, United Kingdom | Gatwick, United Kingdom
Employment Type:
Full Time
Position Overview
The Civil Regional Training Leader for EMEAA is a senior leadership position accountable for executing and reinforcing globally defined training strategies, standards, and operating models across Europe and the Middle East. Reporting to a centrally governed global leadership structure, this role serves as both a regional execution leader and a steward of global training standards. The incumbent ensures training delivery excellence aligns with enterprise strategy, global quality benchmarks, regulatory requirements, and customer airline expectations.
Key Responsibilities
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Regional Strategy Execution:
Implement global training strategies at the regional level, ensuring adaptation to local market needs and regulatory frameworks.
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Organizational Efficiency:
Drive synergy with operations to optimize training delivery costs through regulatory strategy, customer support, and improved resource utilization.
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Continuous Improvement:
Lead the planning and enhancement of the training experience by forecasting business needs and deploying next-generation training technologies and pedagogical frameworks.
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Customer Collaboration:
Support sales and operational engagements to ensure training solutions are accurately positioned and aligned with customer expectations, incorporating feedback into program design to improve retention and outcomes.
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Global Instructor Mentorship and Assurance:
Direct the local adoption and governance of global training standards, providing oversight for how procedures are planned, scheduled, and monitored across the region.
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Standards Integration:
Embed global training delivery practices, including effective facilitation, facilitative debriefing, root cause analysis, resilience development, and ICAO’s 9 competencies framework.
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Operational Integration:
Partner with regional operations leadership to ensure training delivery is fully integrated with operational efficiency and center performance.
Qualifications and Experience
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Licensing:
Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or equivalent.
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Certifications:
Instructor certifications such as Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Ground Instructor, or equivalent are required.
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Type Ratings:
Relevant aircraft type ratings, specifically within business or commercial aviation.
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Professional Experience:
A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in aviation training, including flight operations, simulator-based instruction, and curriculum development.
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Leadership Experience:
5 to 10 years in senior leadership roles, preferably with global or multi-site responsibility and a proven track record of managing cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
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Industry Background:
Experience working within training organizations, airlines, OEMs, or aviation regulatory bodies.
Core Competencies
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Regulatory Knowledge:
Deep understanding of global aviation regulatory frameworks, including FAA, EASA, and ICAO standards.
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Educational Methodology:
Expertise in adult learning principles, competency-based training (CBT), and evidence-based training (EBT) models.
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Technology Integration:
Proficiency with training technology platforms, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), Flight Simulation systems, and immersive technologies (VR/AR).
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Business and Financial Acumen:
Ability to align training strategy with commercial objectives, manage training budgets, and forecast ROI on investments.
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Stakeholder Engagement:
Advanced communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, regulators, OEMs, and key customers.
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Operational Excellence:
Demonstrated success in optimizing large-scale pilot training programs and improving training delivery efficiency.
About the Organization
The organization focuses on making the world a safer place through innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness. By leveraging advanced technologies, the company empowers customers to operate smarter and more sustainably within a purpose-driven and collaborative environment.
The organization is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, or age.