Manager Of Flight Training And Standards

Breeze is hiring- join us!

The Manager, Flight Training & Standards is responsible for providing leadership and management for the training program, fleet technical program, standards development and implementation while providing the highest degree of safety and efficiency for the airline.

The Manager, Flight Training & Standards reports to the Director, Flight Training and Standards and is responsible for the administration of pilot Training and Standards.

Here's what you'll do

• Establishing standards and procedures to ensure compliance with required FAA training directives.
• Researching potential industry changes associated with future Pilot Training.
• Developing, maintaining, and implementing instructional performance standards.
• Directing the development of needs assessment programs to ensure current training content is accurate and thorough in meeting the Company's Pilot performance standards.
• Reporting to Flight Operations staff, the Training and checking results with regard to the effectiveness of the Flight Operations policies and procedures.
• Developing and implementing instructional programs to improve the effectiveness of the departments training staff.
• Monitoring trends in Flight Crew Irregularity Reports, Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Flight Operation Quality Assurance (FOQA), and Line Operations Safety Audit with timely feedback and proper operating procedure changes and ensure corrective actions.
• Monitoring Pilot manuals and FOTM/FCTM to ensure content accuracy and standardization.
• Responsible for Auditing/Inspections of all contract training providers
• Providing a forum for researching, evaluating, and implementing new or revised systems policies and procedures.
• Interfacing with Manufacturer Representatives on technical and procedural issues.
• Representing the Company in industry and government associations in Training and Standards matters.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Flight Training and Standards.

Here's what you need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane category and multiengine class ratings
• Experience with the development and management of 14CFR 121 Air Carrier Programs 
• Experience interfacing with the FAA to ensure all checking, certification, and currency activities meet strict regulatory compliance 
• Experience interfacing with SMS voluntary safety programs - FOQA, ASAP, VDRP, etc. 
• Knowledge of appropriate FAA Advisory Circulars, Orders, and Handbooks 
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and the ability to use bowsers effectively including iOS
• Able to work varying schedules including, weekends, evenings, holidays

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Airbus A220 or E190/195 Type Rating
• Check Airman or Simulator Instructor experience in turbojet aircraft.

 

Skills/Talents

• Exemplifies Breeze's safety culture, values, and mission 
• The ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills 
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products 
• Ability to facilitate cooperative relationships between/among people and departments 
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization 

Perks of the Job

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
• 401K with Breeze Employee Match
• PTO
• Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!