Deputy Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor/Training Manager

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Company Description

We are Skyborne, a leading Aviation Training Company. We are a growth business that has invested in a superb state of the art site and resources to deliver our vision of being the best at what we do. We are instrumental in our trainees' journey to the flight deck.

Our Graduates are employed by the leading airlines in the business, with more big names in the pipeline. We have further plans to expand and increase our output. We set ourselves the highest standards, believe in professionalism and that work should be both satisfying and fun. We consider ourselves a people business and are a motivated bunch who take a pride in giving our trainees the best start to their fantastic careers in aviation. We employ a carefully selected team of professionals and have a training opportunity to join us at an exciting time.

Job Description

The Deputy Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor is responsible for deputising for the CTKI in his absence, and to assist with the day-to-day management of the ground school element of the course. In addition, DCTKI is the primary manager, with CTKI oversight, of the Distance Learning cohort within Skyborne. DCTKI has a remit to retain a role as a TKI, and as such the responsibilities include delivering high quality theoretical knowledge instruction in accordance with Skyborne Airline Academy standards and applicable aviation authority regulations.

They ensure that each Trainee meets course standards, training requirements and objectives. The Theoretical Knowledge Instructor shall lead by example with a strong focus on professional behaviour and attitude besides strong theoretical and practical knowledge of their subjects.

• Deputising for CTKI
• Day-to-day management of ground school
• Maintenance of standards, and Standardisation checks on TKIs
• Course Development, in consultation with other members of the groundschool management team
• Pastoral Manager/Mental Health first aider for trainees and staff
• Delivering Theoretical Knowledge Instruction to Trainees
• Monitoring Trainee Theoretical Knowledge progress.
• Preparing and maintaining Training Records.
• Ensuring that his/her Theoretical Knowledge is 'up to date' with all current published learning objectives.
• Conducting administrative and other duties that directly support the role of the CTKI.
• Ensuring training policies and processes are followed.
• Communicating/promoting policies, procedures and standards throughout the school.
• Ensuring that all Theoretical Knowledge training documentation, manuals and courseware are fit for purpose and meet the requirements of the business.
• Ensuring that Theoretical Knowledge training is delivered to meet Skyborne Airline Academy's objective of being the safest, highest quality and customer focused training school in the world.

Qualifications

• Managerial experience, preferably within an ATO environment
• Extensive ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Instruction Delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of the UK CAA regulations, and ability to interpret EASA and/or other Authority regulations as required
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to motivate and nurture Trainees, to deal effectively with internal and external contacts ranging from executive to administrative levels.
• Ability to concentrate and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Readily accept changes and adjust accordingly.

Ability to maintain strong customer orientation under adverse circumstances.

Additional Information

Salary - £60,000 per annum

Full Time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday

We are committed to offering the most competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous pension scheme
• 33 days paid annual leave (inclusive of UK Public Holidays) based on 5-day working week
• Access to state-of-the-art training facilities and resources
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team
• Generous pension scheme
• Private health care

This is an opportunity not to be missed. If you want to take your career to heights you never thought possible, then we want to meet you.