Senior Director Flight Crew Training (m/f/d)

at  DHL Express

OUR OFFER::

• Strong career support in an international environment
• New modern office at Vienna Airport
• Attractive salary in accordance with your previous work experience and qualification
  Do you see a personal challenge in these versatile and responsible tasks? Then apply now!
  We are looking forward to receiving your application!
  Posting Legal Entity DHL Air (Austria) GmbH

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Holds a Power of Attorney for submission of manuals and general coordination with Austro Control as competent Aviation Authority
• Issues directives, work instructions and guidelines for Instructors and Examiners and the team
• Decides, implements and issues communication on all aspects of the training program to all flight crew members
• Participates in the Emergency Response Team
• Promotes safety in the area of responsibility and manages risks in the area of responsibility
• Assigns responsibility for maintaining compliance with standards established by the operator and applicable regulatory authorities
• Determines effective procedures to ensure performance of service
• Defines processes required for flight crew training
• Aligns Training documentation for IOSA certification compliance

YOUR TASKS:

In this role you will act as the Nominated Person for Flight Crew Training in accordance with EASA ORO-AOC-135 regulations. Oversees the development, implementation and monitoring of all flight crew training programs in compliance with EASA ORO:AOC.135 and company policies. Ensures that all trainings are conducted to the highest safety and operational standards and is in line with regulatory requirements.

This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the highest standards of flight crew training for our 260 pilots who are based in Leipzig.

• Overall supervision of crew training and checking activities in the company
• Defines the training requirements and ensures that the training and equipment fulfil the required specification
• Develops training content, programs and lesson plans (Ground, SIM and Flight)
• Develops an annual training plan commensurate with business requirements in liaison with crew planning and relevant internal stakeholders
• Manages all training personnel and training cost center, ensuring that training is efficient and cost-effective
• performs or delegates ground, line and simulator training and checks
• Carries out revision (s) of OM-D
• Liaises with regulatory authority Austro Control (ACG)
• Establishes administrative processes to ensure timely filling/ submission of certificates and forms and regulatory compliant document control
• Manages LMS training and respective administration
• Appoints crew training and checking personnel in agreements with the Nominated Person Flight Operations
• Ensures a high level of standardization for all training and checking personnel
• Establishes and manages contracts with FCT providers and subcontractors
• Contributes to safety investigations
• Contributes to risk evaluations and assessments
• Undertakes the development and implementation of an audit program to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company requirements
• Evaluates reports and findings
• Ensures closure of incompliances and / or non-conformities
• Performs related tasks as directed by the Accountable Manager
• Ensures alignment of training standards with operational needs, in collaboration with all relevant departments
• Manages the selection process, qualification and continuous training of flight instructors, examiners and training personnel
• Monitors the performance and competency of flight crew members through robust training programs, including simulator and classroom training
• Maintains training records in accordance with regulatory and company standards
• Liaises with National Aviation Authorities and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Acts as a point of contact for regulatory audits and inspections related to Flight Crew Training