SUMMARY

Provide management for all company flight training and standards activity in the C408 SkyCourier Flight Training Program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES;

This includes:

• Maintains the status of training schedules and responsible for verifying all training that is due and that is accomplished
• Audits training records received, and responsible for verifying that the record system and pilot training status are updated and maintained accurately
• Attends daily operations meetings, as directed
• Reviews and sends out status reports to designated staff
• Authorizes simulator training requests for upcoming classes
• Validates and codes training invoices for approval by the Director of Operations (DO)
• Inventories and purchases training equipment, as required
• Monitors expiring training times
• Coordinates New Hire indoctrination
• All C408 Ground and Simulator Instructors report to the C408 SkyCourier Program Manager during all training events. Instructors involved with day-to-day line flying or checking events report to the Chief Pilot or DO during these events.
• Ensures that instructors conduct training of crewmembers in compliance with FARs and company approved procedures.
• Act as a liaison between simulator vendors and MAC.
• Assist the Vice President of Flight Operations and Director of Operations in maintaining currency and revision status of all training manuals and training forms.
• Assists the Director of Operations in maintaining all ground school curricula and presentations to reflect current policies and procedures of the C408 SkyCourier program.
• Maintain and keep current all relevant learning aids and equipment used in the training of C408 SkyCourier flight crewmembers
• Maintain the CBT programs as they relate to the C408 SkyCourier flight crewmember training program
• Teach ground school courses, simulator events and conduct training evaluations as required by the DO.
• Prepares reports on student retention and attrition on student progress and pass/fail rates.
• Any other duties as assigned by the DO.

Education and Experience:

• An Associate’s degree with an aviation related, or business administration major is required. An equivalent combination of relevant education and training management work experience may be substituted.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the FAR 135 operating and ground, simulator, and flight training environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical data, safety rules/regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write management reports and correspondence.
• Ability to develop and proof training materials.
• Ability to speak effectively in interpersonal situations and before groups of employees.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Proven presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Training Requirements:

• • Able to qualify as an C408 SkyCourier line Captain, Simulator Instructor and Check Airman
  • Stay up to date on current training and development techniques and relevant information to the aviation field.
  • Stay up to date with regulatory FAA and TSA training requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work typically performed in an office environment. However, sometimes work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, or dust, etc.
• Light physical effort - Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
• May work at different locations as needs require.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations (Up to 50%).