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To thrive in Flight Training, you need a solid understanding of aerodynamics, navigation, and aviation regulations, often backed by at least a Private Pilot License (PPL) or Commercial Pilot License (CPL). Familiarity with flight simulators, navigation systems, and aviation weather tools is crucial for effective learning and safety. Strong communication, quick decision-making, and composure under pressure help aspiring pilots excel during both training and real-world flying scenarios. These skills and qualifications are essential for ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and operational proficiency throughout a pilot's career.

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Professionals in flight training often face challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing weather conditions, mastering complex aircraft systems, and managing the pressure of ensuring both safety and effective learning. Effective time management, continuous study, and open communication with instructors and peers can help address these challenges. Additionally, staying updated with the latest aviation regulations and participating in regular simulator sessions can significantly improve performance and confidence in the role.

What is flight training?

Flight training is the process of learning how to operate an aircraft safely and efficiently, typically under the supervision of a certified flight instructor. It includes both ground school, where students learn about aviation theory, navigation, weather, and regulations, and hands-on flying lessons in an actual aircraft or simulator. The goal of flight training is to prepare students to pass the required tests to earn a pilot’s license and develop the skills and knowledge necessary for safe flight operations.

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Work EnvironmentFlight schools, training aircraft, simulatorsFlight schools, aircraft, one-on-one student instruction
Industry UsageInitial pilot training, certification prepTeaching and mentoring student pilots

Flight Training involves the process of learning to fly, often conducted by student pilots under supervision. Flight Instructors are certified professionals who teach and evaluate student pilots. While both roles are integral to pilot development, Flight Training is the broader process, whereas Flight Instructors are the professionals delivering that training.

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ATR - Deputy Head of Flight Training Miami

Airbus

Miami, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Airbus rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 59 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Job Description:
About us
ATR is the world's number one aircraft manufacturer in regional aviation providing a new generation of turboprops. We are a joint venture between two European aeronautical heavyweights, Airbus and Leonardo.
ATR Americas (AAS) is the primary hub for supporting the Americas and Caribbean regions. The dedicated team comprises departments such as Support & Services, Quality, HR, Commercial and Finance. Based in Miami, our Training Center reflects ATR's commitment to tailored training programs aligned with aircraft characteristics and operator needs.
From the world's largest cities, to our planet's most remote regions, our purpose is to deliver air travel to people, communities and businesses in an innovative, sustainable and modern way.
If you strive for excellence, are driven by ambition, trust and respect as we are, then get your career off to a flighting start with ATR!
Our leadership profile:
People Centric Entrepreneurial Inspiring Exemplary Innovative Humble
At ATR you will work with passionate colleagues to make a difference in a human size company with attractive advantages!
We are looking for a Deputy Head of Flight Training to come onboard in our Flight Training Directorate in Herve's team : a team of 22 collaborators!
Your Mission
Within ATR Americas, the Deputy Head of Training, is responsible for all ATR ground and simulator training and checking performed in the training center.
He/she specifically ensures that applied standards and training performed comply with ATR standards & training requirements and that the training fulfilment is satisfactory at all levels (theoretical courses, training on simulators and/or ground training).
He/she continuously evaluates and proposes new initiatives to ensure that the training center delivers high-standard training to ATR Americas customers/operators in a safe and cost-efficient way.
He/she hierarchically reports to ATR Americas VP Support and Services, he/she functionally reports to ATR Head of Flight Training (concerning pedagogical aspects, training, training tools, regulatory changes, etc...)
Duties and responsibilities include:
  • Manage the Flight Training standards / delivery in accordance with FAA/EASA requirements,
  • Monitor training standards' minimum requirements,
  • Ensure standardization and skills management of the instructors,
  • Ensure that the programs being managed are delivered in compliance with all appropriate references from ATR, local regulatory agencies and mandate directives,
  • Interface with authorities for certification/approval of satellite facilities and simulator(s),
  • Manage and supervise instructors acting in the training center (updated knowledge, standardization level and compliance with ATR Training procedures/principles - instructor folders archived locally),
  • Liaise with ATR Training Center (Toulouse) Head of Training to regularly keep up to date on satellite status and adjust training standards when appropriate,
  • Interface with administrative, logistic and technical staff from local service providers,
  • Monitor working level of training tools in the Training Center,
  • Monitor general fine-looking facilities,
  • Interface with customers/operators of the training center.

Supervisory responsibilities:
  • This position manages and supervises instructors acting in the training center.

About you
Minimum requirements
  • Right to live and work in the US and no restriction to working or travelling inside the United States or other parts of the Americas.
  • Local Contract
  • FAA and EASA license holder (FAA ATR and EASA ATPL), qualified on the ATR (this needs to appear on both licenses), Captain on the aircraft,
  • Significant flight experience as commercial pilot, including ATR experience,
  • Instructor/examiner rated,
  • Excellent understanding and knowledge of aeronautical training activities, FSTD teaching tools and Authorities expectations (EASA, FAA, ...),
  • Understands the functioning of an aeronautical training center and the requirements applicable to this activity,
  • Up-to-date knowledge of recent changes in Training regulation through regulatory monitoring (EASA & FAA),
  • Extended experience in developing training program, ideally previous experience as Chief/Deputy training Captain or TRI/TRE,
  • Good knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS),
  • Appropriate level of experience in auditing/evaluating various records and systems,
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations to customers/authorities.

Essential Skills and Abilities
  • Customer-oriented,
  • Ability to build and manage strong relationships with Customers, authorities and co-workers,
  • Ability to work outside of normal business hours when required,
  • Ability to work well under pressure, multi task and meet deadlines,
  • Must be detail oriented, a problem solving and a team player,
  • Strong ability to manage own time through effective prioritization and management of workload,
  • Fluent in English (including ability to write reports and other business correspondence in English and to make presentations in front of customers and authorities),
  • Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Power Point - able to create metrics, track and monitor data,
  • French or Spanish language skills would be a plus
  • ... but above all, you are ready to take off with us to keep connecting communities and businesses and provide the best possible products and support to our customers!

Our Recruitment Process
  • Herve will contact you
  • Innovative and digital assessment
  • To get to know you better: interview with Herve then with Hr Recruiter and ATR Americas' management.

What we offer
Highly competitive compensation package (bonus, success sharing, retirement plan with an employer contribution matching plan...)
Work-life balance (remote working, paid time off...)
Well-being / health (supplementary health & welfare coverage...)
Career paths enabling employees to develop their skills and build a professional project
Wide choice of development programs for soft and hard skills
Diversity and inclusion: Over 1400 men & women with more than 35 different nationalities work together in our teams !
ATR is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
A propos d'ATR
ATR est le premier constructeur mondial d'avions régionaux et propose une nouvelle génération de turbopropulseurs. Nous sommes une filiale de deux poids lourds de l'aéronautique européenne, Airbus et Leonardo.
ATR AMERICAS est le principal centre de soutien pour la région des Amériques et des Caraïbes. L'équipe dédiée regroupe plusieurs départements, notamment le Support & Services, la Qualité, les Ressources Humaines, le Commercial et la Finance. Basé à Miami, notre Training Center illustre l'engagement d'ATR à proposer des programmes de formation sur mesure, adaptés aux caractéristiques des avions et aux besoins des opérateurs.
Des plus grandes villes du monde aux régions les plus reculées de notre planète, notre objectif est d'assurer le transport aérien des personnes, des communautés et des entreprises d'une manière innovante, durable et moderne.
Si vous recherchez l'excellence, si vous êtes animé par l'ambition, la confiance et le respect, alors faites décoller votre carrière avec ATR !
Notre Leadership Profile :
Centré(e) sur l'humain un esprit entrepreneur inspirant(e) exemplaire innovant(e) humble
Vous travaillerez avec des collègues passionnés pour faire la différence dans une entreprise à taille humaine avec des avantages attractifs !
Nous recherchons un Deputy Head of Flight Training pour rejoindre notre Direction Flight Training au sein de l'équipe d' Herve : une équipe de 22 collaborateurs !
Votre mission
Au sein d'ATR Americas, le Deputy Head of Flight Training est responsable de l'ensemble des ground and simulator trainings et checks réalisés dans le centre de formation.
Il/elle veille spécifiquement à ce que les standards appliqués et les formations dispensées soient conformes aux standards et exigences de formation d'ATR, et que la qualité de la formation soit satisfaisante à tous les niveaux (cours théoriques, entraînement sur simulateurs et/ou formation au sol).
Il/elle évalue en continu et propose de nouvelles initiatives afin de garantir que le centre de formation délivre une formation de haut niveau aux clients/opérateurs d ATR Americas, dans des conditions de sécurité et de rentabilité optimales.
Il/elle reporte hiérarchiquement au VP Support & Services d'ATR Americas, et fonctionnellement au Ho Flight Training ATR basé à Toulouse (pour les aspects pédagogiques, la formation, les outils pédagogiques, les évolutions réglementaires, etc.).
Missions et responsabilités :
- Gérer les standards et la délivrance de la formation en vol conformément aux exigences FAA/EASA,
- Suivre le respect des exigences minimales des standards de formation,
- Garantir la standardisation et la gestion des compétences des instructeurs,
- S'assurer que les programmes gérés sont délivrés en conformité avec toutes les références appropriées d'ATR, les autorités réglementaires locales et les directives obligatoires,
- Assurer l'interface avec les autorités pour la certification/l'approbation des installations satellites et des simulateurs,
- Gérer et superviser les instructeurs intervenant dans le centre de formation (mise à jour des connaissances, niveau de standardisation et conformité aux procédures/principes de formation ATR - dossiers instructeurs archivés localement),
- Assurer la liaison avec le Responsable de la Formation du Centre de Formation ATR (Toulouse) pour maintenir une mise à jour régulière du statut des installations satellites et ajuster les standards de formation si nécessaire,
- Assurer l'interface avec le personnel administratif, logistique et technique des prestataires locaux,
- Surveiller le niveau opérationnel des outils de formation dans le centre,
- Veiller au bon état général et à la présentation des installations,
- Assurer l'interface avec les clients/opérateurs du centre de formation.
Responsabilités managériales :
- Ce poste encadre et supervise les instructeurs intervenant dans le centre de formation.
A propos de vous
Minimum requis
- Droit de vivre et de travailler aux États-Unis, sans restriction pour travailler ou voyager aux États-Unis ou dans d'autres régions des Amériques.
- Contrat Local
- Titulaire des licences FAA et EASA (FAA ATR et EASA ATPL), qualifié sur ATR (cette qualification doit figurer sur les deux licences), Commandant de bord sur l'appareil.
- Expérience de vol significative en tant que pilote commercial, incluant une expérience sur ATR.
- Qualification d'instructeur/examinateur.
- Excellente compréhension et connaissance des activités de formation aéronautique, des outils pédagogiques FSTD et des attentes des autorités (EASA, FAA, ...).
- Compréhension du fonctionnement d'un centre de formation aéronautique et des exigences applicables à cette activité.
- Connaissance à jour des évolutions récentes de la réglementation de la formation grâce à une veille réglementaire (EASA & FAA).
- Expérience étendue dans le développement de programmes de formation ; idéalement une expérience antérieure en tant que Chef/Directeur adjoint de la formation ou TRI/TRE.
- Bonne connaissance des Systèmes de Gestion de la Sécurité (SMS).
- Niveau d'expérience approprié dans l'audit et l'évaluation de divers dossiers et systèmes.
- Capacité à créer et présenter des exposés devant des clients/autorités.
Compétences et aptitudes essentielles
- Orientation client,
- Capacité à établir et entretenir de solides relations avec les clients, les autorités et les collègues.
- Capacité à travailler en dehors des horaires habituels lorsque nécessaire,
- Capacité à bien travailler sous pression, gérer plusieurs tâches et respecter les délais,
- Sens du détail, aptitude à résoudre les problèmes et esprit d'équipe,
- Forte capacité à gérer son propre temps grâce à une priorisation et une gestion efficace de la charge de travail,
- Maîtrise de l'anglais (incluant la capacité de rédiger des rapports et autres documents professionnels en anglais, ainsi que de faire des présentations devant des clients et des autorités),
- Maîtrise d'Excel, Word et PowerPoint - capacité à créer des indicateurs, suivre et analyser des données,
- La maîtrise du français ou de l'espagnol serait un plus.
- ... mais surtout, vous êtes prêt(e) à décoller avec nous pour continuer à connecter des communautés et entreprises, et offrir les meilleurs produits et services possibles à nos clients !
Notre processus de recrutement
- Vous serez contacté(e) par Herve
- Évaluation innovante et numérique
- Pour apprendre à vous connaître : entretien avec Herve, Recruteur et Management de la filiale
Ce que nous vous offrons
Une rémunération très compétitive (bonus, prime d'intéressement, plan de retraite avec abondement de l'employeur...)
Un équilibre entre vie personnelle et vie professionnelle (télétravail, congés évènements familiaux...)
Bien-être / santé (couverture complémentaire santé & prévoyance...)
Des parcours de carrières permettant aux salariés de développer leurs compétences et de construire un projet professionnel
Large choix de programmes de développement pour les soft skills et hard skills
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