Learning and Development Manager

JMC are working with an MRO company based in Prestwick, looking to recruit a new Learning and Development Manager to join their team.

This client is an international line and base maintenance provider, operating a comprehensive level of support for commercial aircraft operators. As an independent MRO, they are able to adapt their approach to respond to rapidly changing requirements and provide services which include component repairs, overhauls, piece part manufacture, aircraft fuel tank repairs, aircraft maintenance, aircraft interiors and AOG support.

The company’s culture of being a friendly, dynamic team with a professional work ethic of continually nurturing talent, means that their employees’ ongoing learning and development is taken seriously with training support to widen skills and knowledge.

This is a Permanent Position based in Prestwick, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.

 

 

Salary and Benefits:

 

 

The Role:

The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and management of training programmes for all maintenance personnel in compliance with EASA / CAA Part 145 and other regulatory requirements. 

 

 

Other Duties Involve:

– Lead on the delivery of high-quality learning experiences across the range of – Part 145 compliant training programmes / courses, ensuring they cater for different learning styles and educational needs.

– Deliver / contribute to high-quality teaching / instruction across all existing and future training programmes / courses (including apprenticeship programmes).

– Oversight of assessment processes of employees completing internal training programmes / courses / formal qualifications in accordance with the requirements of the business / qualification awarding bodies / regulatory authorities. Support / assess / monitor delegates working towards qualifications.

– Implement and manage monitoring and reviewing processes concerning the effectiveness of training programmes and identify areas for improvement in consultation with the Training Manager and relevant stakeholders / subject matter experts (SMEs).

– Pastoral support to delegates / learners engaged in training programmes / courses (including apprenticeship programmes).

– Manage the planning and delivery of wrap around training support where required (including apprenticeship programmes).

Schedule, organise, manage and provide supplemental training when required by the business.

– Train new or transferred employees on company paperwork procedures and customer documents and procedures

– Ensure training staff maintain training records which are up-to-date and are readily available for inspection.

– Ensure training staff maintain accurate records of training in accordance with legislative / regulatory requirements (GDPR / EASA / CAA, etc.), and / or awarding body requirements.

– Ensure Part 145 exam procedures are followed.

– Act as an impartial exams manager as required.

– Create and maintain competency assessment processes.

– Oversee assessors for Part 145 training activities.

– Maintain an up-to-date understanding of EASA, CAA, and other relevant aviation regulations.

– Ensure all training activities and programmes comply with regulatory standards and requirements (Part 145 and relevant standards).

– Prepare for and support regulatory audits and inspections.

 

In order to be successful in this role the Learning and Development Manager will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

– Experience within a similar role preferred

– Background in Aviation and within a EASA/CAA Part 145 Organisation desired  

– Right to live and work in the UK

 

 

If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details.

Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.

For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency.