Purpose:
To ensure the quality and effectiveness of flight training, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
• Reports to the Director of Operations (DO) and is responsible for oversight and compliance of Part 121 and Part 135 pilot training and qualification
• Responsible for maintaining a ground and flight training program for Part 135 and Part 121 crew members which meets or exceeds FAA and Company requirements
• Responsible for the maintenance, revision, and regulatory compliance of the Flight Operations Training Manual
• Holds membership > • Responsible for oversight, compliance, and monitoring the process and quality of flight crewmember training and qualification
• Responsible for oversight and compliance of Part 142 contract training centers
• Maintains training record system in compliance with federal regulations
• May be qualified under Part 135 or Part 121 but is not required to do so
• May hold company instructor or check pilot authority but is not required to do so
• Communicates training, checking, and qualification results to the Chief Pilot (CP) and DO
• Schedule and conduct required audits for the Training Department
• Maintain a good working relationship > • Approves or rejects payment for all contract training provider invoices
• Hire and maintain a highly trained Flight Training Department staff that meets the needs of the flight department
• Serves as a technical resource for Part 121 and Part 135 aircraft and operations
• Ensures standardization of Part 121 and Part 135 instructors
• Responsible for advanced simulator qualification program
• Responsible for tracking and improving upon overall departmental KPIs
• Provide oversight of department employees and track established goals and areas of improvement
• Maintain a good working relationship > • Launch special projects to improve upon the training process and efficiency of the Company
• Help > • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Holds an Airline Pilot Certificate with a type rating in one aircraft (preferred in aircraft operated by MAC). College degree required, may substitute industry or military experience.
Has previous administrative/management experience and is proficient with MS Office and Adobe.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Work typically performed in an office environment.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional travel is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Flight Training Managers
Ground Instructors
Flight Instructors / Mentors
Simulator Instructors
Flight Training Administration Manager
Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.