Head - ASTI

• Responsible for leading and managing a team of instructors who provide all BCAS mandated AVSEC training to pilots, cabin crew, and security staff and Non-Security staff.

• Oversee the training content development, instructional methods, and evaluation processes for security training sessions to ensure the highest standards of security awareness and compliance with BCAS regulations.

• Organize the security culture at workplace.

Key Accountabilities

• Work closely with Air Indias Chief Instructor- DGR and Chief Instructor- AVSEC, to ensure effective execution of training and evaluation programs for security training, according to the airline requirements

• Supervise and mentor all full-time AVSEC, for security training and ensure standardization of all theoretical instruction; leverage digital to be in line with latest standards

• Develop and implement training programs in compliance with BCAS guidelines and regulatory requirements

• Ensure instructor positions are filled appropriately basis knowledge, skills training and appropriate experience

• Co-ordinate with the Planning & Analytics team for scheduling, record-keeping

• Co-ordinate with the Training compliance team and facilities team (for infra needs)

• Incorporate simulation exercises, practical demonstrations, and case studies to enhance learning outcomes.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the delivery of relevant and effective training modules.

• Ensure preparation and update of training documents like SOPs, Aircraft-specific circulars, etc. Ensure maintenance of all training aids, highlight deficiencies in training standards to Head, Training Academy

• Co-ordinate with all other cohorts (pilots, cabin crew, security, ground staff) to plan and facilitate BCAS mandated AVSEC trainings

• Display end to end accountability for all requisite equipment deployed for security training.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

• Handle the ASTI internal and regulatory audit/Inspection.

• Ensuring compliance with NCASTP and CASTP.

• Skills Required for the role

• Key Performance Indicators

• Trainee knowledge retention and application.

• Training program effectiveness and feedback.

• Instructor performance and development.

• Training schedule adherence.

• Provide the updated training material to the trainee

• Level of compliance with BCAS guidelines and other regulatory requirements.

• Incident and safety reporting related to security training.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Graduate from a recognized university, G raduate or equivalent aviation management;

• 10+ years of experience in an AVSEC role, in the aviation industry

• Shall have at least 05 years experience in AVSEC Instructional Practice.

• 15+ years of experience in an AVSEC role in the aviation industry