Job Description:

Airbus Flight Instructor / Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (Ab Initio) & Project Manager Position - Dublin, Ireland

Contract Type: Permanent contract employed with Airbus Flight Resource Services

The company provides personnel resourcing, contracting, training and advisory services and is integrated as part of Airbus Training & Flight Operations Services. AFRS provides services to Airbus SAS and the core strength of the business is a dynamic team that provides flexible, agile and cost effective services in resourcing, contracting and recruitment for Training Services together with a team of personnel who are supporting the development of advanced aviation training and simulation who work as part of Airbus Simulation & Training Solutions.

Description of the job:

Roles & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Represent and act on behalf of the Head of Training within the ab initio Flight Academy(s)

• Develop with customers dedicated MPL Course

• Provide update to existing ab initio training programs & courseware

• Manage dedicated projects within flight training, from project creation to deployment

• Provide effective oversight and proactive management of MPL programs and Airbus Flight Academy Program

• Identify and advise the worldwide Head of Training on emerging issues and opportunities for training program enhancement

• Responsible for controlling resources and/ or policy creation in their area of responsibility

• Coordinate with local Airbus Flight Academy Postholders and staff to identify operational needs and liaise with the Head of Training and/or other departments as needed to help satisfy those needs

• Identify and propagate best practices, assess the impact of proposed changes, and facilitate change within the Airbus Flight Academy

• Monitor and maintain appropriate operational data to help guide business decisions

• Monitor, review, and act upon applicable regulatory, customer, and other external guidance related to Airbus Flight Academy training program content and delivery

• Facilitate and assist in the implementation of Airbus instructor standardization policies across local programs

• Monitor the quality of training delivery and take or direct action to correct any existing or potential discrepancies or deficiencies

• Coordinate with the Standards, Compliance and Regulatory departments to assist in maintaining local alignment with the Airbus Network

• Provide guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of new training programs

• Maintain Airbus Flight Instructors qualifications

• Maintain an activity in client training

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Training Customer Relations • Review and follow up on customer satisfaction surveys other feedback and, when required, act to ensure that local training delivery meets or exceeds customer and client expectations

• Develop and maintain close relationships with key customers, authorities and clients

• Maintain a concentrated customer/client orientation, often under adverse circumstances

Candidate Profile

• Professional Experience Extensive experience (min 5 years) in Airbus flight instruction or equivalent.

• Have working knowledge of applicable national aviation authority organisation(s) and regulations.

• Have developed relationships with local authorities & have proven experience in Project Management.

• Have interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain composure under pressure.

• Possess verbal and written communication abilities in English and one other language preferably.

• Demonstrate proficient computer skills

• Have the ability to focus and work in a complex environment

• Be readily accepting of change and able to adjust accordingly

• Have the ability to make decisions and solve complex problems unsupervised within scope of responsibility

Education Requirements

• Field Flight Training Level

• Hold or have held at least an EASA theoretical ATPL

• Previous ab initio Instructor (at least theoretical) and post holder in ATO delivering ATPL or MPL courses

• Knowledge & experience of CBTA / EBT Program development (ISD) Other

Education Details

Project Management qualifications appreciated

Language skills English CEFR C2 or equivalent Other language B2 (particularly French is a plus)

Skills:

• possess clear communication and analytical skills, with a clear ability to produce accurate reporting to management

• have a good working knowledge of the SAFe Scaled Agile methodology

• be flexible and reactive, with the capacity to handle a variety of time sensitive projects simultaneously

• manage confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion

• demonstrate poise under pressure with proven capacity to excel in a high performance, growing and fast paced environment

• communicate issues/problems in a clear and concise manner for each respective stakeholder & management • be team orientated and ready to work in a collaborative, highly interactive, multicultural, fast-moving and complex/technical environment

• keep calm under pressure

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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