ATR - Deputy Head of Flight Training Miami

Deputy Head Of Flight Training

Avions De Transport Regional (ATR) GIE is the world's number one aircraft manufacturer in regional aviation providing a new generation of turboprops. We are a joint venture between two European aeronautical heavyweights, Airbus and Leonardo.

ATR Americas (AAS) is the primary hub for supporting the Americas and Caribbean regions. The dedicated team comprises departments such as Support & Services, Quality, HR, Commercial and Finance. Based in Miami, our Training Center reflects ATR's commitment to tailored training programs aligned with aircraft characteristics and operator needs.

From the world's largest cities, to our planet's most remote regions, our purpose is to deliver air travel to people, communities and businesses in an innovative, sustainable and modern way.

If you strive for excellence, are driven by ambition, trust and respect as we are, then get your career off to a flighting start with ATR!

Our leadership profile:

People Centric Entrepreneurial Inspiring Exemplary Innovative Humble

At ATR you will work with passionate colleagues to make a difference in a human size company with attractive advantages!

We are looking for a Deputy Head of Flight Training to come onboard in our Flight Training Directorate in Herve's team : a team of 22 collaborators!

Your Mission

Within ATR Americas, the Deputy Head of Training, is responsible for all ATR ground and simulator training and checking performed in the training center.

He/she specifically ensures that applied standards and training performed comply with ATR standards & training requirements and that the training fulfilment is satisfactory at all levels (theoretical courses, training on simulators and/or ground training).

He/she continuously evaluates and proposes new initiatives to ensure that the training center delivers high-standard training to ATR Americas customers/operators in a safe and cost-efficient way.

He/she hierarchically reports to ATR Americas VP Support and Services, he/she functionally reports to ATR Head of Flight Training (concerning pedagogical aspects, training, training tools, regulatory changes, etc...)

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage the Flight Training standards / delivery in accordance with FAA/EASA requirements,
• Monitor training standards' minimum requirements,
• Ensure standardization and skills management of the instructors,
• Ensure that the programs being managed are delivered in compliance with all appropriate references from ATR, local regulatory agencies and mandate directives,
• Interface with authorities for certification/approval of satellite facilities and simulator(s),
• Manage and supervise instructors acting in the training center (updated knowledge, standardization level and compliance with ATR Training procedures/principles instructor folders archived locally),
• Liaise with ATR Training Center (Toulouse) Head of Training to regularly keep up to date on satellite status and adjust training standards when appropriate,
• Interface with administrative, logistic and technical staff from local service providers,
• Monitor working level of training tools in the Training Center,
• Monitor general fine-looking facilities,
• Interface with customers/operators of the training center.

Supervisory responsibilities:

• This position manages and supervises instructors acting in the training center.

About you

Minimum requirements

• Right to live and work in the US and no restriction to working or travelling inside the United States or other parts of the Americas.
• Local Contract
• FAA and EASA license holder (FAA ATR and EASA ATPL), qualified on the ATR (this needs to appear on both licenses), Captain on the aircraft,
• Significant flight experience as commercial pilot, including ATR experience,
• Instructor/examiner rated,
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of aeronautical training activities, FSTD teaching tools and Authorities expectations (EASA, FAA, ),
• Understands the functioning of an aeronautical training center and the requirements applicable to this activity,
• Up-to-date knowledge of recent changes in Training regulation through regulatory monitoring (EASA & FAA),
• Extended experience in developing training program, ideally previous experience as Chief/Deputy training Captain or TRI/TRE,
• Good knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS),
• Appropriate level of experience in auditing/evaluating various records and systems,
• Ability to create and deliver presentations to customers/authorities.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Customer-oriented,
• Ability to build and manage strong relationships with Customers, authorities and co-workers,
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours when required,
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi task and meet deadlines,
• Must be detail oriented, a problem solving and a team player,
• Strong ability to manage own time through effective prioritization and management of workload,
• Fluent in English (including ability to write reports and other business correspondence in English and to make presentations in front of customers and authorities),
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Power Point - able to create metrics, track and monitor data,
• French or Spanish language skills would be a plus
• but above all, you are ready to take off with us to keep connecting communities and businesses and provide the best possible products and support to our customers!

Our Recruitment Process

• Herve will contact you
• Innovative and digital assessment
• To get to know you better: interview with Herve then with Hr Recruiter and ATR Americas' management.

What we offer

Highly competitive compensation package (bonus, success sharing, retirement plan with an employer contribution matching plan)

Work-life balance (remote working, paid time off)

Well-being / health (supplementary health & welfare coverage)

Career paths enabling employees to develop their skills and build a professional project

Wide choice of development programs for soft and hard skills

Diversity and inclusion: Over 1400 men & women with more than 35 different nationalities work together in our teams !

ATR is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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.