Head of Flight Operations & Pilot Training, UAE

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You’ll Do:

Archer is seeking an experienced Head of Flight Operations & Pilot Training to join our Support and Training Team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.  Our team focuses on providing support for Archer Midnight Entry Into Service in the UAE in 2025.  This is a “greenfield” project that will draw on industry best practices to create support methods and processes tailored for the operation of air taxis in urban air mobility networks.

The Head of Flight Operations will report to the Director of Pilot Training- Archer Air and be part of a high-performing team which provides the technical field support for Archer products and services. In this role you are responsible for Flight Operations & pilot Training policies and procedures to ensure a safe and efficient airline operation and ensure coordination with corporate policy and procedures.  The Head of Flight Operations & pilot Training is responsible for compliance and conformance with regulatory and internal policies derived from GCAA and international standards.

Work Streams Include: 

Flight Operations:

• Serves as the primary point of contact for all UAE Flight Operations-related activities and communications.  Provides system-wide oversight of the air taxi operations.
• Establishes, communicates, and implements UAE safety objectives and goals, promoting a healthy and robust safety culture.
• Responsible for coordinating with company Maintenance, Flight, IOCC, and Station Operations to ensure all UAE flight activities comply with applicable policy and government regulations.
• Coordinate and facilitate daily operations meetings.
• Develop Flight Operations policies and procedures to ensure a safe and efficient airline operation and ensure coordination with pilot and technician training.  
• Supervise and coordinate the integration of UAE Flight Operations manuals and memos to comply with regulatory, safety, and operational changes. 
• Review Crewmember schedules and coordinate when necessary with Crew Services to ensure the legal and efficient scheduling of crewmembers.
• Track and analyze operational data to develop methods and procedures for operational improvement.
• Member of Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) Board.
• Establishes and modifies the use of approved areas, routes, and UAE or other International airports.
• Assume the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Pilot (CP) in their absence.
• Networks interdepartmentally and with business partners to instill and promote a safe and efficient culture.
• Partners with global teams to ensure one seamless approach to flight operations

Pilot Training

• Support production and validation of aircraft systems, policies, and procedures in the Midnight Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM)
• Conduct safe, professional, and effective flight training for company pilots, customers, and other stakeholders for the Archer eVTOL aircraft.
• Acts as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) assisting in the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs, including classroom instruction, simulator training, and in-aircraft instruction by providing technical expertise on eVTOL aircraft systems, performance, and flight characteristics to trainees and other team members.
• Collaborates closely with OEM engineering and instructional design teams to develop and refine course materials, lesson plans, and instructional guides to ensure comprehensive training coverage
• Work with regulatory bodies and internal compliance teams to ensure training programs meet or exceed FAA or GCAA and other applicable international standards
• Must be knowledgeable in applicable FAA or GCAA regulations/publications, Company policies/procedures, and aircraft systems
• Continuously monitors and evaluates pilot performance, compliance, & competencies through assessment techniques, feedback sessions, and detailed performance reports to provide data-driven feedback to trainees, identify trends, and support continuous improvement in traini