Provide management for all company flight training and standards activity in the Caravan Flight Training Program.
Maintains the status of training schedules and responsible for verifying all training that is due and that it is accomplished
Audits training records received, and responsible for verifying that the record system and pilot training status are updated and maintained accurately
Attends daily operations meetings, as directed
Reviews and sends out status reports to designated staff
Authorizes simulator training requests for upcoming classes
Validates and codes training invoices for approval by the Director of Operations (DO)
Inventories and purchases training equipment, as required
Monitors expiring training times
Coordinates New Hire indoctrination
All Caravan Ground and Simulator Instructors report to the Caravan Program Manager during all training events. Instructors involved with day to day line flying or checking events report to the Chief Pilot or DO during these events.
Ensures that instructors conduct training of crewmembers in compliance with FARs and company approved procedures.
Act as a liaison between simulator vendors and MAC.
Assist the Vice President of Flight Operations and Director of Operations in maintaining currency and revision status of all training manuals and training forms.
Assists the DO to maintain all ground school curricula and presentations to reflect current policies and procedures of the Caravan program.
Maintain and keep current all relevant learning aids and equipment used in the training of Caravan flight crewmembers
Maintain the CBT programs as they relate to the Caravan flight crewmember training program
Teach ground school courses, simulator events and conduct training evaluations as required by the DO
Prepares reports on student retention, attrition, student progress and pass/fail rates.
Any other duties as assigned by the DO.
An associate degree with an aviation related, or business administration major is required. An equivalent combination of relevant education and training management work experience may be substituted.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the FAR 121 operating and ground, simulator, and flight training environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical data, safety rules/regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write management reports and correspondence.
Ability to develop and proof training materials.
Ability to speak effectively in interpersonal situations and before groups of employees.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Proven presentation and facilitation skills.
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Able to qualify as Caravan line Captain, Simulator Instructor and Check Airman
Stay up to date on current training and development techniques and relevant information to the aviation field.
Stay up to date with regulatory FAA and TSA training requirements.
Work typically performed in an office environment. However, sometimes work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, or dust, etc.
Light physical effort - Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
May work at different locations as needs require.
Ability to travel to offsite locations (Up to 50%).