ABOUT FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years’ experience in aviation training management or equivalent.Documented previous minimum experience within a FlightSafety International Learning Center of one to two (1-2) years at the Program Manager level; OR four (4) years minimum experience in similar positions within corporate/charter/airline or military organizations is required. One to two (1-2) years’ experience as a ground school or flight simulator instructor.One to two (1-2) years operating experience under 135 or 121 regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read and write.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of classroom, flight simulator and aircraft training techniques and procedures.
• Able to work unsupervised, as needed.
• Type/keyboard (computer user with minimum typing/keyboarding skills), preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and high-pressure situations.
• Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Manager, Regulatory Affairs is responsible for monitoring and directing FAA Regulatory Compliance, using corporate and regulatory standards, the guidelines of ISO 9000, and FSI’s Quality Management Systems (QMS)

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary POC between FlightSafety and National Aviation Authorities (NAA) Approved Training Organization and Flight Crew Licensing Departments with respect to pilot training regulatory compliance.
• Serve as primary point-of-contact (POC) for FlightSafety Learning Centers with respect to regulatory compliance issues or questions. Thoroughly research and respond to regulatory inquiries from training centers, operations, and senior leadership.
• Provide input and suggestions to the Asst. Director, Regulatory Affairs with respect to improving Learning Center regulatory compliance and/or preventing non-compliance.
• Assist in the development of, and the conduct of, employee training programs focused on the regulatory requirements and importance of generating and maintaining training records “in compliance”. Ensure training centers are alerted to all regulatory changes impacting the customer training.
• Coordinate regulatory requirements with other MRAs and Regional Directors of Training Operations (RDTOs) to ensure company-wide standardization.
• Represent Regulatory Affairs as a stakeholder for training center, facilities, courseware, business systems and training operations projects. Meet deadlines and complete assignments as directed by the project lead. (e.g. simulator modification, new course implementation, initial cadre, new facility location.)
• As directed, participate in the development, management, negotiation and approvals of regulatory documents for Approved Training Organization (ATO) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements, pilot training approval documents, aircraft curriculums, instructor & specialty curriculum approvals, waivers for training, simulator, instructors, examiners and training curriculums.
• As directed, maintain diligent oversight of FlightSafety’s Training Approvals to comply with NAA requirements. Effectively communicate changes to training center management and promptly respond to amendment requests.
• Coordinate with Training Operations and the Quality Team for development, training, and implementation of policy changes.
• Assist FlightSafety Teammates as required or requested to develop better processes for enhancing regulatory compliance. This shall include but not be limited to assisting Training Operations, SMS/QMS, Compliance Auditors, Approval Document Team, Specialty Training Group, Business Systems, Operations Enablement and Courseware teammates.
• Complete assigned Regulatory Affairs administrative tasks and activities as required.
• Serve as the conduit and developer for regulatory exemption requests submitted to regulatory agencies; monitor progress and update stakeholders as required.
• As directed, assist Sales as FlightSafety’s regulatory POC for Commercial Operators who need to obtain NAA approvals. Assist with pilot training program development, modification, approvals, and customer concerns as required.
• Participate in ICAO and NAA Aviation Rulemaking and Advisory Committees as well as industry working groups as directed.
• Identify need for and issue applicable training program(s) for foreign customers, inclusive of corporate, civilian and military customers.