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Head - Cadet Pilot School

ARi India

3.8

based on 1.2k Reviews

12-15 years

Nagpur

1 vacancy

Head - Cadet Pilot School

Air India

posted 6hr ago

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Job Description

Responsible business head for the Air India FTO, including PL management

Manage and develop the working team to run the FTO and to achieve global best-in-class standards

Manage and lead a team of instructors, engineers, administrators, and support staff, including training, mentoring, and performance management, and manage fulfillment for all the key positions of the Air India FTO

Ensure compliance with all aviation regulations and standards, including specific requirements of the Accountable Manager, FTO Enter into global partnerships to ensure best-in-class training availability

Collaborate with aviation industry partners to identify emerging trends and technologies that impact pilot training and adapt training programs and curriculum

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, adjusting as necessary to ensure the highest quality of instruction and training

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and creativity in the development and delivery of training programs

Ensure the efficient and effective use of resources, including personnel, facilities, and equipment, to optimize the operations of the FTO

Develop and manage operations, policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with the best-in-class standards Develop and manage the budget, including identifying economic efficiency opportunities and optimizing resource allocation

Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and technological advances related to pilot training and regulatory compliance and implement these

Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, training vendors, and industry associations

Provide regular reports and updates to the senior management team on the performance of the cadet pilot school

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.

Skills Required for the role Decision-making agility

Communication Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability Key Performance Indicators Efficiency achieved by the FTO 180 cadets p.a. and 18-month CPL completion Financial performance of the FTO Number of safety incidents each location Efficiency in operational metrics e.g. 1,200 aircraft utilization, instructor utilization

Collaboration with Aviation Academy, Air India (HR, Finance, IT, Flight Operations, Safety), Pilot Training units, and Management Team

FTO Partners, Cadets, Regulatory Authorities, ATO Partners, Industry

Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education requirements

Bachelor s degree in any field Desired

For non-pilot profiles:

12+ years of Experience in an aviation or related training institute 5+ years of experience in leading a business unit or a geographical unit
Experience in PL ownership Experience with leading a team of 30+ members
Experience of working with regulatory authorities and thorough understanding of aviation training
Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, training delivery Experience in analytics and efficiency improvement diagnostics

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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