Manager, Regulatory Affairs

About FlightSafety International FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full‑flight simulators and award‑winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. Purpose of Position The Manager, Regulatory Affairs is responsible for monitoring and directing FAA Regulatory Compliance, using corporate and regulatory standards, the guidelines of ISO 9000, and FSI's Quality Management Systems (QMS) Tasks and Responsibilities Act as primary point‑of‑contact (POC) for FlightSafety International Learning Centers with respect to regulatory compliance issues or questions. Provide input and suggestions to the Director, Regulatory Affairs with respect to improving Learning Center regulatory compliance and/or preventing non‑compliance. Assist in the development of, and the conduct of, employee training programs focused on the methods, techniques and importance of generating and maintaining training records “in compliance”. Coordinate with other RMRAs and Regional Directors of Training Operations (RDTOs) to ensure company‑wide standardization. Coordinate regulatory requirements with Training Operations for implementation within the Learning Centers. Conduct Learning Center “Assistance Visits” to monitor and mentor regulatory compliance. Assist FlightSafety Teammates as required or requested to develop better processes for enhancing regulatory compliance. This shall include but not be limited to assisting Training Operations, QMS team, Compliance Auditors, Approval Document Team, Specialty Training Group, and Courseware Management teammates. Minimum Education Bachelor's degree preferred; or comparable experience demonstrating the required knowledge and skills. Minimum Experience Two (2) years' experience in aviation training management or equivalent. Documented previous minimum experience within a FlightSafety International Learning Center of one to two (1-2) years at the Program Manager level; or four (4) years minimum experience in similar positions within corporate/charter/airline or military organizations is required. One to two (1-2) years' experience as a ground school or flight simulator instructor. One to two (1-2) years operating experience under 135 or 121 regulations. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read and write. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills; knowledge of classroom, flight simulator and aircraft training techniques and procedures. Able to work unsupervised, as needed; type/keyboard (computer user with minimum typing/keyboarding skills), preferred. Ability to adapt to changing schedules and high‑pressure situations. Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner. Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This position may require access to export‑controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law. This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment. Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. 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