Job Description

Description

The Training Delivery Manager (TDM) is responsible to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) for ensuring student training is delivered according to Leading Edge Aviation's processes and procedures and in accordance with relevant National Approvals Authority (NAA) regulations and assisting in other projects within Leading Edge.

The role focus is on effectively maintaining the flow of students across all elements of Leading Edge, managing the prioritisation of individual students when needed, and ultimately ensuring students complete their training within agreed timescales. Utilising strategic modelling tools, the TDM will oversee and advise as to required resources to complete training within those timescales.

The Training Delivery Manager is a key member of the Management Team, providing effective management across the Company whilst fully supporting the Senior Leadership Team.

This role within Leading Edge requires a dynamic, innovative and forward thinking individual to really grow the role and provide the outputs and functionality required with the growing number of students in training

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, based at our Oxford Campus. Some home working may be possible.

Role Duties

Student Progress

To ensure all students progress through training in a seamless manner completing their training within agreed timescales. Liaising across departments to ensure smooth progressions across areas - from sales into Ground School, Ground School into Flight School, from Oxford to Alhama (and vice-versa). Ensuring that as students' approach tests, they are prioritised and when needed external agencies are applied to for tests in line with regulations. Identify any student training pipeline blockages and offer solutions alongside other stakeholders.

Resource Modelling

To utilise Aeroplanned as the strategic resource modelling tool. Be responsible to ensuring it is kept up to date, directing nominated area owners to provide regular inputs (at least weekly) into the tool. Provide outputs from the tool as required or directed across the business. Utilizing it as a tactical tool to direct resources at students or courses as required

Leadership and Administration

To attend all administrative and management meetings as directed and required. To liaise with all other internal stakeholders involved in student progression. Liaise with external agents, such as Airlines, in updating planned student completion dates and other information as required. To lead the weekly Student Progress Meeting at which all components of the business are involved to ensure all are aware of students' progress and to manage deficiencies when needed. To attend open days and events as requested by their senior manager.

Additional Responsibilities

To assist in identified projects that align with the holder's experience and capabilities. As a member of the Management Team participate in meetings and support peers across the business. Demonstrate and uphold the company's core values in all actions, decisions, and interactions.

OUR CULTURE

At Leading Edge Aviation, our Vision, Mission and Values guide everything that we do. The Training Delivery Manager is expected to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, compliance and integrity. This role requires flexibility and a collaborative mindset to contribute to our vision of excellence in everything that we do.

Core Competencies

Extensive experience within aviation training. Proven background in developing and growing a role. Sound proven managerial capability. Track record of working in a complex and dynamic system. Able to liaise across multiple stakeholders, both internal and external. High personal and professional standards. Able to work independently and on their own initiative when appropriate. Capable of working in Enterprise IT system and bespoke software solutions. Good report writing skills.

Other requirements:

Strong IT and systems skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic outlook. Demonstrable alignment with the company's core values in attitude, conduct, and work ethic.
We know a great team member is more than a checklist. If you have the skills, passion, and commitment to make a difference, we'd like to hear from you, even if you don't meet every listed requirement.

What we offer

Salary up to 60,000 per annum (subject to experience), reviewed annually Commitment to your personal and professional development Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus public holidays Enhanced sick pay and leave Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions Life assurance scheme of 2x your annual salary Critical illness cover Private medical insurance, with the option to add your spouse and children Access to our Individual Assistance Program and lifestyle discounts. Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking Employee referral scheme

About Leading Edge Aviation

We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.