Director, Training B777

Overview

This position is full-time based in Miami (MIA) and is deemed onsite-critical, which requires working in the Company’s Miami office Monday-Friday (except when traveling for Company business).  The candidate selected must also reside within regular commuting proximity of the Company’s Miami office. There are no commuting arrangements, per diem, or travel accommodations permitted for this position.

The Director of Training, B-777 manages the training for all Pilots on the B-777 aircraft to include but not be limited to Recurrent, Initial, Transition, Requalification, Specialty Courses, and other training. The Director of Training, B-777 will determine and be responsible for the subject matter, hours of training duration, and modules required for all training – both Part 121 Subparts N and O, and/or Advanced Qualification Training (AQP), subject to regulatory approval. The training will be in accordance with Part 121 and other applicable regulations, and the actual scheduling and conducting of the training will meet all contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to Initial, Transition, Requalification, and Upgrade B-777 Crew Training.
• Manages all B-777 Instructors, and Check Airman when they are conducting training.
  • Verifies Instructor competence and standardization.
• Ensures all training policies and procedures are carried out in accordance with FAA regulations, company policies, and labor agreements.
• Maintains professional and effective liaison programs with the following organizations:
  • All departments within Atlas Air
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • International Air Transport Association (IATA)
  • Air Mobility Command (AMC)
  • Boeing Aircraft Company
  • Airlines for America (A4A)
  • Other groups/organizations that play a role in developing or conducting B-777 training.
• Coordinates FAA approval of B-777 training programs
• Develops/writes/edits and is responsible for B-777 portions of the Flight Operations Training Manual and the Training Center Standard Operating Procedures Manual
  • Develops/writes/edits and coordinates curriculum changes based on approved courseware.
  • Adjusts the B-777 training program to ensure changes recommended by the Technical Review Board are considered and implemented when necessary.
• Works with the B-777 Standards Captain to ensure all B-777 aircraft specific operational publications meet the needs of the Atlas B-777 fleet.
• Coordinates the integration of human factors concepts and CRM/TEM into the B-777 training program.
• Maintains a safe operation through communication, audits, reviews of training and checking events.
• Continuously identifies, evaluates, and implements key metrics to ensure constant compliance and improvement in the B-777 training program.
• Identifies and manages day to day B-777 instructor/training issues.
• Coordinates procedures with other fleets to ensure consistency, when appropriate
• Maintains a relationship with the manufacturers, other airlines, the FAA and A4A, with regards to B-777 aircraft training issues
• Coach, mentor and develop direct reports, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities. Monitors performance and takes action to correct any shortfalls
• Provides constructive and timely feedback in accordance with the Performance Management Process to all direct reports.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President, Training.

Qualifications

• Part 121 Air Carrier Training Experience
• Ten (10) years of aviation experience
• Five (5) years Airline Management Experience or Three (3) years of relevant management experience
• Experience in Part 121 airline operations.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• FAA ATP certificate
• Excellent motivation skills and ability to foster a teamwork environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a calm demeanor under high-pressure situations.
• Excellent leadership and critical thinking skills.
• Highly organized and self-managed individual with ability to work with little or no direct supervision.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to write manuals, training materials, and courseware for aircraft specific and airline general requirements.

Special demands:

• Minimum 20% travel required.
• Must have no restrictions on domestic or international travel.
• Will require working evenings and weekends and on scheduled company holida