Vice President - Training

Job description / Role

Why Join Us?

Take on a pivotal role at Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) where you'll have the unique opportunity to shape and enhance the training standards for the next generation of pilots. As the VP EFTA Training, you will lead a team of dedicated professionals driving excellence and innovation in flight training. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, ensuring compliance with international aviation standards and contributing to the high-calibre output that Emirates Airlines is renowned for.
Experience professional growth in a forward-thinking academy that values quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining and elevating our training programs, ultimately supporting Emirates Airline's growth success, and support the supplying pilots for the industry.

We Are Seeking a VP EFTA Training

EFTA is looking for a seasoned and strategic VP EFTA Training to lead the development and delivery of our comprehensive flight training programs. This role involves managing the planning, implementation, and oversight of all training activities, ensuring they meet the stringent standards of Emirates Airline and regulatory bodies such as GCAA and EASA.

What you will do

- Develop and implement a training strategy aligned with business needs, operational planning, budget, and recruitment.
- Oversee daily flight and ground training ensuring safety and effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with GCAA and EASA Approved Training Organization (ATO) pilot training programs.
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to meet training demands.
- Establish effective relationships with Regulatory Authority Inspectors.
- Prepare annual training and budget plans.
- Implement compliance assurance programs and maintain quality and safety standards.
- Monitor and update training-related manuals and documents.
- Lead the planning and development of Flight Training, FSTD training, theoretical knowledge, and English Language training and assessments.
- Drive improvements in ground and flying syllabi.

Qualifications & Experience
This job might be for you if you have:

- Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent).
- 12+ years of Flight Operations experience with requisite training and management experience.
- Must hold or have held a Flight Instructor qualification or qualifications such as a Type Rating Instructor, Type Rating Examiner, Synthetic Flight Instructor, or Synthetic Flight Examiner.
- Demonstrated expertise in aviation management and leadership along with a professional pilot license (ATPL) and associated ratings or certificates issued by Part-FCL.
- Experience in dealing with regulatory authorities at a managerial level and a strong working knowledge of Part-FCL regulations.

About the Company

A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide.