Director, Training B747

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to Initial, Transition, Requalification, and Upgrade B-747 Crew Training.
• Manages all B-747 Instructors, and Check Airman when they are conducting training.

• Verifies Instructor competence and standardization.
• Ensures all training policies and procedures are carried out in accordance with FAA regulations, company policies, and labor agreements.
• Maintains professional and effective liaison programs with the following organizations:

• All departments within Atlas Air
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)
• Air Mobility Command (AMC)
• Boeing Aircraft Company
• Airlines for America (A4A)
• Other groups/organizations that play a role in developing or conducting B-747 training.
• Coordinates FAA approval of B-747 training programs
• Develops/writes/edits and is responsible for B-747 portions of the Flight Operations Training Manual and the Training Center Standard Operating Procedures Manual

• Develops/writes/edits and coordinates curriculum changes based on approved courseware.
• Adjusts the B-747 training program to ensure changes recommended by the Technical Review Board are considered and implemented when necessary.
• Works with the B-747 Standards Captain to ensure all B-747 aircraft specific operational publications meet the needs of the Atlas B-747 fleet.
• Coordinates the integration of human factors concepts and CRM/TEM into the B-747 training program.
• Maintains a safe operation through communication, audits, reviews of training and checking events.
• Continuously identifies, evaluates, and implements key metrics to ensure constant compliance and improvement in the B-747 training program.
• Identifies and manages day to day B-747 instructor/training issues.
• Coordinates procedures with other fleets to ensure consistency, when appropriate
• Maintains a relationship with the manufacturers, other airlines, the FAA and A4A, with regards to B-747 aircraft training issues
• Coach, mentor and develop direct reports, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities. Monitors performance and takes action to correct any shortfalls
• Provides constructive and timely feedback in accordance with the Performance Management Process to all direct reports.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President, Training.

• Part 121 Air Carrier Training Experience
• Ten (10) years of aviation experience
• Five (5) years Airline Management Experience or Three (3) years of relevant management experience
• Experience in Part 121 airline operations.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• FAA ATP certificate
• Excellent motivation skills and ability to foster a teamwork environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a calm demeanor under high-pressure situations.
• Excellent leadership and critical thinking skills.
• Highly organized and self-managed individual with ability to work with little or no direct supervision.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to write manuals, training materials, and courseware for aircraft specific and airline general requirements.

• Minimum 20% travel required.
• Must have no restrictions on domestic or international travel.
• Will require working evenings and weekends and on scheduled company holidays to accommodate the needs of the customers and business operations.
• General office conditions and general flight conditions in aircraft

• Should demonstrate strong leadership, authority, and administrative capabilities to effectively support Flight Operations training activities.
• Experience in effective people management, conflict resolution, and resource allocation is highly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, administrative, technical, and communication skills are preferred to support cross-functional collaboration and decision-making.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to keep track of many moving parts and identify irregularities timely
• Ability to engage with and establish credibility with at the most senior/executive level.
• Analytical ability to evaluate data and information to make operational decisions.
• Oral/Written communication skills
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast paced work environment

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