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UAV & Drone Training Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne
4 months ago
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We are recruiting for a Head of Training (UAV / Drone Training) to head up the training department of a successful and established commercial UAV company. The role will be provide drone operation and pilot training to multiple clients on the various UAV products plus oversight and management of legal and compliance processes within the training schedule. The role is field based with occasional travel to the Head Office. The position is a permanent role Mon-Fri circa 40 hours per week. Salary 60-70k. 26 days holiday plus stat. Healthcare and sick pay package available after probation.

Drone Training Manager description:
To develop and maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date training curriculum, enforce strict compliance with regulatory standards throughout
Lead the training team to ensure they achieve their SLA training objectives
Develop, update, and maintain all training materials and curricula for drone operations ensuring content and delivery is within CAA requirements and legislation. Conduct regular assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
Ensure zero non-conformities in internal audits. Maintain up-to-date operational authorisations, renewing them annually and ensure all internal pilots are completing refresher training and maintaining flight hours and all demo drones are maintained
To develop and maintain training literature and digital guides on the correct use of specialist equipment and/or to help demonstrate good skill techniques for all core products with certified exams
To investigate any safety-related incident that occurs during a Course or Practical Flight Assessment. Provide a structured management approach to control safety risks in operations with all paperwork up to date and risks managed and reported.
To review all Course Instructors and Flight Examiners in the performance of their training and assessment activities.
To ensure a high standard of training is provided across the customer base, to review training policy and processes and to ensure all training operations are ins cope with CAA and other such legal requirements
Advise and train on BVLOS packages both internally and externally to respective client base
Liaise with client representatives to schedule and plan training arrangements and follow up briefings

Requirements:
Min 5 years in a customer facing management role in the drone industry
GVC holder
Full driving License
Experience of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Experience of leadership and training management roles
Experienced on BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight), flight hours and regulatory compliance
Ideally experience of RAE or complex training environments (Military or Emergency Services)
Customer Focused and Client facing
Have excellent communication skills in respect of the trainers & examiners within the company and client side instruction
Willing to develop and grow within the position as the team expands
Fully conversant with current and potential future CAA regulations
Hold a genuine interest in UAV/Drone technology with a view to share working knowledge in the field to ensure correct operation of the equipment
Willing and able to complete travel across the UK and attend client locations

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