Deployment Lead & Instructor / Training Manager (Aviation Training & Safety)

Deployment Lead & Instructor (Aviation Training & Safety)

Location: Remote with extensive global travel (approx. 50%) – For logistical purposes, ideal locations would be commutable to Manchester or Gatwick but applications from other locations are welcomed.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 experienced aviation training professionals to join a global CBTA Deployment team, supporting airlines in transitioning to Competency-Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) and Evidence-Based Training (EBT) programs. This role plays a critical part in enhancing aviation safety by ensuring pilots receive training tailored to real-world operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CBTA Deployment teams at customer airlines, assessing their training needs and guiding program transitions.
• Utilize prior instructor experience to review the pilot training needs to design and implement competency-based pilot training programs aligned with CBTA/EBT methodologies.
• Oversee the development, delivery, and evaluation of airline training programs, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Conduct detailed assessments of airline training philosophies and provide strategic recommendations for CBTA/EBT implementation.
• Gather data, generate comprehensive reports, and present findings to airline stakeholders.
• Evaluate training accuracy and quality, ensuring best practices in pilot development.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Holds or has previously held a commercial pilot license.
• Minimum three years in airline Flight Operations or Training Management.
• Expertise in CBTA and EBT methodologies, pilot training regulations, and safety management systems (SMS).
• Strong instructional background (TRI/TRE) with proven leadership in training environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and team leadership skills.
• Experience in project and program management within the commercial airline training sector.
• Ability to travel extensively worldwide.

This role would be ideal for a seasoned airline training manager or ex-military pilot with training expertise, looking to shape the future of airline training and safety.

Apply now to be part of a global team dedicated to advancing aviation excellence