Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Manager, Regulatory Affairs

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.
• Serve as the primary POC between FlightSafety International and the FAA's Certificate Management Unit (CMU) with respect to regulatory issues.
• Identify need for and issue applicable training program(s) for 135 and 121 customers, inclusive of corporate, civilian and military customers.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree

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.
• Ability to work unsupervised, as needed.
• 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.