Deputy Head of Flight Training – Miami

About the role

ATR, the world‑leading regional turboprop manufacturer, is looking for a Deputy Head of Flight Training to join its Miami Training Center. Reporting to the VP of Support and Services and functionally to the Head of Flight Training, you will oversee all ground and simulator training activities, ensuring they meet ATR, FAA and EASA standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of flight‑training programmes, including theoretical courses, simulator sessions and ground training.
• Ensure compliance with ATR training requirements, FAA/EASA regulations and local authority directives.
• Standardise instructor skills, maintain instructor records and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate certification and approval processes with aviation authorities for satellite facilities and simulators.
• Liaise with ATR’s Toulouse Training Center to keep satellite standards up‑to‑date.
• Supervise and develop a team of 22 training staff, monitoring knowledge updates and procedural adherence.

Required profile

• Strong leadership orientation with a people‑centric, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proven experience in managing flight‑training programmes in an aviation environment.
• Deep understanding of FAA and EASA regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• FAA/EASA regulatory compliance
• Flight‑simulator operations and training
• Ground‑training programme management
• Instructor standardisation and performance monitoring
• Certification liaison with aviation authorities