ATR - Deputy Head of Flight Training Miami

Job Description

About us ATR is the worlds 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 ATRs 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 fulfillment 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

• 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.

About ATR

ATR est le premier constructeur mondial davions régionaux et propose une nouvelle génération de turbopropulseurs. Nous sommes une filiale de deux poids lourds de laéronautique européenne, Airbus et Leonardo. ATR AMERICAS est le principal centre de soutien pour la région des Amériques et des Caraïbes. L'équipe dédiée regroupe plusieurs départements, notamment le Support & Services, la Qualité, les Ressources Humaines, le Commercial et la Finance. Basé à Miami, notre Training Center illustre l'engagement d'ATR à proposer des programmes de formation sur mesure, adaptés aux caractéristiques des avions et aux besoins des opérateurs.

Des plus grandes villes du monde aux régions les plus reculées de notre planète, notre objectif est dassurer le transport aérien des personnes, des communautés et des entreprises dune manière innovante, durable et moderne.

Si vous recherchez lexcellence, si vous êtes animé par lambition, la confiance et le respect, alors faites décoller votre carrière avec ATR!

Our Leadership Profile

Centré(e) sur l'humain un esprit entrepreneur inspirant(e) exemplaire innovant(e) humble

Vous travaillerez avec des collègues passionnés pour faire la différence dans une entreprise à taille humaine avec des avantages attractifs! Nous recherchons un Deputy Head of Flight Training pour rejoindre notre Direction Flight Training au sein de léquipe d'Herve : une équipe de 22 collaborateurs!

Your Mission

Au sein d'ATR Americas, le Deputy Head of Flight Training est responsable de l'ensemble des ground and simulator trainings et checks réalisés dans le centre de formation. Il/elle veille spécifiquement à ce que les standards appliqués et les formations dispensées soient conformes aux standards et exigences de formation d'ATR, et que la qualité de la formation soit satisfaisante à tous les niveaux (cours théoriques, entraînement sur simulateurs et/ou formation au sol).

Il/elle évalue en continu et propose de nouvelles initiatives afin de garantir que le centre de formation délivre une formation de haut niveau aux clients/opérateurs d'ATR Americas, dans des conditions de sécurité et de rentabilité optimales.

Il/elle reporte hiérarchiquement au VP Support & Services d'ATR Americas, et fonctionnellement au Ho Flight Training ATR basé à Toulouse (pour les aspects pédagogiques, la formation, les outils pédagogiques, les évolutions réglementaires, etc.).

Missions et responsabilités

• Gérer les standards et la délivrance de la formation en vol conformément aux exigences FAA/EASA
• Suivre le respect des exigences minimales des standards de formation
• Garantir la standardisation et la gestion des compétences des instructeurs
• S'assurer que les programmes gérés sont délivrés en conformité avec toutes les références appropriées d'ATR, les autorités réglementaires locales et les directives obligatoires
• Assurer l'interface avec les autorités pour la certification/l'approbation des installations satellites et des simulateurs
• Gérer et superviser les instructeurs intervenant dans le centre de formation (mise à jour des connaissances, niveau de standardisation et conformité aux procédures/principes de formation ATR - dossiers instructeurs archivés localement)
• Assurer la liaison avec le Responsable de la Formation du Centre de Formation ATR (Toulouse) pour maintenir une mise à jour régulière du statut des installations satellites et ajuster les standards de formation si nécessaire
• Assurer l'interface avec le