Crew Training Manager

Job Description

The Crew Training Manager ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant training of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s flight and cabin crew. As the Nominated Post Holder for Training, the role oversees training policies, instructor qualifications, and regulatory adherence while collaborating with key stakeholders to maintain high safety and proficiency standards.Duties and responsibilities:Fulfilling the duties of Nominated Post Holder Training as defined by the GCAAImplement the policy, standards and procedures of the Wizz Air Abu Dhabi OM D into all training, examination and checking, in contact with the Accountable ManagerEnsure the safe and efficient conduct of all Wizz Air pilot and Cabin Crew training, in accordance with the relevant Civil Aviation RegulationsEnsure that the operations remain in compliance with the applicable regulationsEnable safe conduct of all flightsAscertain that all instructors are suitably qualified to conduct trainingInform the Authority about the training policies, norms and standardsCoordinate flight safety and operational training items with the CP and instructorsHave training performed according to the Wizz Air flight safety policy in coordination with the Manager of Safety, Compliance and SecuritySet the training policy in coordination with the Chief PilotIn cooperation with the Chief Pilot, Chief Cabin Crew, Cabin Crew Training Manager and the instructors, set standards for flight and cabin crew to be attained in training in accordance with Regulation and the UAE Civil Aviation lawEnsure the availability of a sufficient number of properly qualified instructors and examinersEnsure the availability of sufficient training aids, facilities and contracted coursesStandardize training for all Wizz Air aircraft as far as practicable, in concert with the CPAs line manager provide leadership to the Cabin Crew Training ManagerProvide oversight of any Third-Party Training organizationsRepresenting Wizz Air Abu Dhabi in relevant industry bodiesEnsure effective interoperability objectives within the Wizz Air Group companiesAuthorities of the function:The Crew Training Manager has the authority to:Standardize training for all Wizz Air aircraft as far as practicable, in coordination with the NP FOInform the Authority about the training policies, norms and standardsAppoint and discharge training and checking personnelTemporarily revoke crew member qualifications, pending re-qualification or investigation into the crew member ‘not-proficient’Extend or amend the training plan of a trainee in accordance with OM part D.Requirements:Fluent in English (written and spoken).Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification.Minimum 2 years of experience in management and 5 years of experience in Aviation (low-cost airline environment is advantageous)Valid Flight Crew Licence with the appropriate type-rating(s) for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi operations.Instructor Certificate and/or Examiner Authorization relevant to the required type-rating.Previous managerial experience in Commercial Air Transport (preferred).Eligibility and acceptance by the UAE Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).You will be redirected to the company website to apply for this position

Keyskills :
experience in Aviation Valid Flight Crew Licence