Senior Manager, Ground Training

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to Initial, Transition, Requalification, and Upgrade Crew Training.
• Manages Ground Instructors during the delivery of training by ensuring instructional effectiveness, verifying instructor qualifications and ongoing competence.
• Promotes standardization across all training sessions to maintain regulatory compliance and consistent training quality.
• 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 non-aircraft specific training
• Coordinates the development, submission, and FAA approval of non-aircraft specific training programs in compliance with Part 121 Subparts N and O and/or AQP, ensuring regulatory alignment and operational readiness.
• Develops/writes/edits and is responsible for the non-aircraft specific 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 non-aircraft specific training program to ensure changes driven by performance indicators on the line are implemented.
• Collaborates with aircraft Standards Captains and the Director of Training for each fleet to ensure aircraft-specific training programs are standardized in process, procedures, and format across all fleets.
• Collaborates with the Director of Crew Training Administration to ensure full compliance with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security requirements related to the training of non-U.S. pilots, helping to safeguard national security, uphold regulatory obligations, and maintain the company's authorization to train and employ foreign pilots under applicable federal programs.
• Responsible for the development of Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) curricula to promote effective communication, decision-making, situational awareness, and teamwork among flight crews, with the goal of enhancing safety, reducing human error, and meeting FAA regulatory requirements under Part 121 Subparts N and O.
• Continuously identifies, evaluates, and implements key performance and compliance metrics—such as pass/fail rates, instructor effectiveness, training duration variances, and trainee feedback—to monitor and ensure regulatory compliance, instructional quality, and overall program effectiveness; uses data-driven insights to recommend improvements, adjust curriculum, refine delivery methods, and address training gaps in alignment with FAA standards and organizational goals.
• Identifies and manages day-to-day issues related to non-aircraft specific instructors and training delivery, including resolving instructor scheduling conflicts, addressing instructional quality concerns, supporting instructor performance and development, troubleshooting classroom or systems-related challenges, and ensuring continuity of training operations to minimize disruptions and maintain compliance with training standards and timelines.
• Collaborates closely with the Senior Manager of Publications and E-Learning to develop, update, and maintain comprehensive distance learning curricula and courseware, ensuring all content aligns with regulatory training standards and operational requirements; oversees the timely completion and deployment of online training modules to provide flexible, accessible learning options that support pilot proficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the training program.
• Facilitates coordination and communication between different aircraft fleets to harmonize training procedures, processes, and standards where appropriate, ensuring consistency in pilot training and operational practices; this collaboration helps to streamline training delivery, reduce confusion or errors, promote best practices, and support regulatory compliance across the organization.
• 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.
• Establishes processes and tools to monitor staff performance and use those metrics to provide meaningful feedback focused on service and performance improvement
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President, Training.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in airline pilot training or aviation operations, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role overseeing ground training programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Education, Human Factors, Safety Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of FAA Part 121 regulations, including Subparts N (Training) and O (Qualification). Advanced Qualification Program (AQP), and TSA security requirements related to pilot training are desirable.
• Proven airline management experience with demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and evaluate instructional staff; effectively manage multiple priorities; and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within a complex operational environment.
• Proven experience developing, managing, and obtaining regulatory approval for pilot training curricula and distance learning programs.
• An FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate is strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning authoring tools, and data reporting software.

• Minimum 10% travel required.

• Requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support a 24-hour operational environment and meet business needs.
• Critical to onsite operations and requires working on location under general office and general flight conditions in aircraft.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and evaluate instructional staff; manage multiple priorities; and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• 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. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences and collaborate across teams.
• Analytical ability to evaluate data and information to make operational decisions.
• Proficient in identifying, tracking, and analyzing key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in training effectiveness and compliance.
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced work environment. Ability to proactively identify and resolve training-related issues and operational challenges quickly and effectively.

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