Director of Aviation Standardization and Training

Position: Director of Aviation Standardization and Training

Location: Potential for Remote, with 50% travel to HQ in Lewisville, TX and the field.

Annual Salary Range: $175000 - $185,000

Global Medical Response is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Aviation Standardization and Training, to lead and oversee all aspects of flight crew training for our Part 135 aviation medevac operations. This role ensures the development, implementation, and compliance of training programs that meet FAA regulations and company standards, supporting our mission to provide care to the world at a moment's notice.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and continuously improve training programs for pilots, flight paramedics, and flight nurses under Part 135.
• Manages, prepares, and maintains proficiency records, pilot files, reports, and correspondence pertaining to ground and flight training records of aviation personnel.
• Manages the evaluation, development, and performance of the following training programs as appropriate:

• Basic aviation indoctrination training
• Initial and recurrent flight and ground training for aviation personnel
• Instrument training (ground and flight)
• Night vision goggle (NVG) training (ground and flight)
• Requalification and transition training for aviation personnel

• Conduct internal audits and evaluations of training effectiveness.

• Launch initiatives to improve training efficiency, standardization, and safety outcomes.

• Coordinate with Chief Pilot, Director of Maintenance, Chief Operating Officer of Emergent Fixed Wing, and Medical Directors to align training with operational and clinical requirements.
• Assists the Director of Aviation Operations and Chief Pilot in all pilot record-keeping requirements in accordance with applicable FARs and company policies.

• Participate in Safety Review Boards and contribute technical expertise to incident reviews and risk mitigation strategies.

• Design and revise ground and flight training curricula, including simulator sessions, emergency procedures, and aircraft-specific modules.

• Support onboarding and qualification of new hires, including documentation and credential verification.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and regulatory bodies to ensure training reflects current best practices and operational needs.
• Supervise and mentor training staff, including instructors and check airmen.
• Manage the department budget.
• Oversee the professional development of the Aviation Training Department.
• Ensure aircraft procedures are standardized throughout the company fleet.
• Ensure pilot training, testing, and record-keeping comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Ensure timely and proper notification of all significant training and operations issues, including accidents and incidents, to the Chief Pilot, Director of Aviation Operations and Air COOs.
• In the absence of the Chief Pilot, notifies the Director of Aviation Operations and the appropriate authorities (e.g., FAA, NTSB).
• Oversees the development and implementation of flight and ground training schedules for aviation personnel.
• Performs duties as a Check Airman and Flight/Ground Instructor in assigned aircraft.
• Submits all training-related reports to the Director of Aviation Operations, Chief Pilot, or Flight Operations Records Department.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of applicable FARs, the General Operations Manual (GOM), and other relevant regulatory and operational documentation.

• Manages the development of the company's Pilot Training Program and aircraft checklists.

• Assists the Air COO and Flight Operations in developing the training budget.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation, education, or related field.
• FAA CFI/CFII or Military Standardization Instructor Pilot/Instrument Flight Examiner certification is required.
• Flight time minimum 2500 hours
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) preferred; candidates without an ATP must be willing to obtain certification within two years of hire.
• 5 years of experience in aviation training management preferred, preferably in Part 135.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, training methodologies, and emergency medical aviation operations.
• Experience with simulator training programs and contract training centers.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

• Experience in medevac or EMS aviation operations.
• Familiarity with electronic training record systems.
• Ability to travel occasionally and work flexible hours as needed.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's degree in aviation, education, or related field.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, balance, sit, crouch, kneel, or crawl unassisted for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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