- Follows company's safety management system.
- Ensures maintenance and flight operations are utilizing the most efficient and reliable operating procedures.
- Ensures fleet reliability issues are addressed in a timely manner.
- Reviews data releases and available modifications that will ensure maximum aircraft performance.
- Suggests revisions to maintenance and operations programs as needed.
- Ensures most current documents are used from OEM and vendors.
- Ensures safety of maintenance, ramp, and flight crews by requesting additional training
- Conducts airman competency and proficiency checks designated by FAA standards.
- Maintains training, checking and qualification currency to serve as pilot in command and/or second in command.
- Develops standard operating procedures.
- Sets standards for all fleet types to include checklist.
- Responsible for 14 CFR required crew line checks, proficiency checks, and crew training standards.
- Develops standard evaluation profiles for all fleet types.
- Develops content and ensures accuracy of the training manual and related documents.
- Ensures consistency and standardization of instructors and check airman in simulator training.
- Determines additional training requirements and maintains crew members' training records.
- Responsible for facility audits, records audits, and training systems approved by FAA.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Authority to supervise, monitor and modify training programs contained in the FOTM as necessary to ensure compliance with company records, test, and training events.
- Monitors and verify staff are ready to be released from training.
- Conducts observations of training to ensure reliability and efficiency.
- Audits contract instructors and contract training facilities every 24 months
- Must have working knowledge and understanding of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
- An Airline Transport Pilot License with Appropriate Ratings
- Microsoft Office Suite
- 40-60% Travel
Director of Flight Training and Standards - Orlando, United States - National Airlines
Description
National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing , and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.
Job Title: Director of Flight Training and Standards
Location: Orlando, FL
Department: Operations
Reports To: VP of Flight Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: Individual oversees and delegates operations engineering functions and monitoring the operational performance of the National Airlines aircraft fleet, participating in industry events related to product and operational reliability improvements, monitors original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and vendor notices and data releases.
Essential Functions:
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Preferred Qualifications:
Computer Skills:
Travel/Other requirements:
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development. We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.
National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.
National Airlines requires all team members to complete a record in National's Vaccination Tracking Tool. Team Members may opt to provide records documenting their fully vaccinated status or agree to comply with weekly COVID-19 testing and reporting. Requests for medical and religious exemptions for those who cannot be vaccinated will be considered with substantiating documentation.