Crew Training Manager (15173)

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Wizz Air is a leading European lowcost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone everywhere while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8000 employees from more than 100 nationalities who share our values of inclusivity positivity dedication integrity and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions from flight operations to engineering customer experience finance and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation dedicated to excellence and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Crew Training Manager

Based inAbu Dhabi

Purpose of the position:

The Crew Training Manager ensures the safe efficient and compliant training of Wizz Air Abu Dhabis flight and cabin crew. As the Nominated Post Holder for Training the role oversees training policies instructor qualifications and regulatory adherence while collaborating with key stakeholders to maintain high safety and proficiency standards.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Fulfilling the duties of Nominated Post Holder Training as defined by the GCAA
• Implement the policy standards and procedures of the Wizz Air Abu Dhabi OM D into all training examination and checking in contact with the Accountable Manager
• Ensure the safe and efficient conduct of all Wizz Air pilot and Cabin Crew training in accordance with therelevant Civil Aviation Regulations
• Ensure that the operations remain in compliance with the applicable regulations
• Enable safe conduct of all flights
• Ascertain that all instructors are suitably qualified to conduct training
• Inform the Authority about the training policies norms and standards
• Coordinate flight safety and operational training items with the CP and instructors
• Have training performed according to the Wizz Air flight safety policy in coordination with theManager of Safety Compliance and Security
• Set the training policy in coordination with the Chief Pilot
• In cooperation with the Chief Pilot Chief Cabin Crew Cabin Crew Training Manager and the instructors set standards for flight and cabin crew to be attained intraining in accordance with Regulation and the UAE Civil Aviation law
• Ensure the availability of a sufficient number of properly qualified instructors and examiners
• Ensure the availability of sufficient training aids facilities and contracted courses
• Standardize training for all Wizz Air aircraft as far as practicable in concert with the CP
• As line manager provide leadership to the Cabin Crew Training Manager
• Provide oversight of any ThirdParty Training organizations
• Representing Wizz Air Abu Dhabi in relevant industry bodies
• Ensure effective interoperability objectives within the Wizz Air Group companies

Authorities of the function:

The Crew Training Manager has the authority to:

• Standardize training for all Wizz Air aircraft as far as practicable in coordination with the NP FO
• Inform the Authority about the training policies norms and standards
• Appoint and discharge training and checking personnel
• Temporarily revoke crew member qualifications pending requalification or investigation into the crew member notproficient
• Extend or amend the training plan of a trainee in accordance with OM part D.

Requirements:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in management and 5 years of experience in Aviation (lowcost airline environment is advantageous)
• Valid Flight Crew Licence with the appropriate typerating(s) for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi operations.
• Instructor Certificate and/or Examiner Authorization relevant to the required typerating.
• Previous managerial experience in Commercial Air Transport (preferred).
• Eligibility and acceptance by the UAE Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

What we offer:

• Base salary and employee bonus scheme
• Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations
• Relocation package (if applicable
• Life insurance
• Instant impact from any level of the organisation exposure to Csuite management
• Fast career progression internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
• True international and multicultural work environment passionate driven and diverse teams

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.

Required Experience:

Manager

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