Training Manager in Burgess Hill, United Kingdom

About This Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Training Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of high-quality ground and simulator training programs for our organization. This position requires a strong commitment to operational excellence, adherence to standards, and effective team management to ensure compliance and success in all training-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

Operations:

• Ensure the safe and efficient delivery of ground and Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) training for assigned type-specific classrooms and FSTDs.

• Collaborate with Account Executives, Scheduling, Regulatory, and Standards teams to facilitate the compliant and seamless delivery of all training events.

  Training and Standards:

• Conduct quarterly Standards meetings to drive continuous improvement in instructor standardization and maintain compliance.

• Ensure training adheres strictly to approved Operations and Training manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and syllabi, in partnership with Lead Instructors.

• Support Quality Assurance by assisting in the evaluation and oversight of instructor performance.

• Work closely with the technical team to ensure simulator data and customer-specific material are up to date.

• Collaborate with the Training Standards and Global Program Leads to ensure courseware is current and relevant.

• Provide instructors with the tools and resources needed to access regulatory, network, and local training materials.

• Develop and oversee instructor training plans, ensuring all instructors meet Initial and Recurrent training requirements.

• Maintain full authorization and qualifications for all instructors in the assigned fleet(s).

  Administration:

• Manage and maintain an adequate number of qualified instructors to meet training demands.

• Optimize the mix of full-time, part-time, and freelance instructors to ensure resource flexibility and efficiency.

• Ensure a minimum of two full-time instructors are authorized as examiners for each regulatory authority as needed.

• Oversee instructor and examiner training records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Work with the Training Administration team to maintain accurate, up-to-date client training records.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of EASA, FAA, GCAA, GACA, CAAC and other aviation regulators and regulations

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Possesses above average verbal and written communication abilities

• Demonstrates proficient computer skills and internet applications

• Continuously drives toward process improvement and customer/client satisfaction

  Desirable

• Holds or held an Air Transport License

• Previous experience as an instructor, or equivalent

• Training and operations career in aviation-related business acceptable to regulatory authorities

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception. As captured in our overarching value “One CAE”, we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team. At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.

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Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As “One CAE,” we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com .