Direct message the job poster from FlexTekFlexTek is partnered with an international Aviation company that is hiring a Head of Operational Training! Great career opportunity with a growing company!Location: Flexible within Europe (with regular travel across regions)Travel: 30–40%Overview:We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Operational Training to lead and unify training operations across a multi-country, multi-functional organization. Operating across Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, the Netherlands, Italy, and beyond, this role is essential in ensuring consistency, compliance, and excellence in frontline operational training.You will oversee training for ground handling, cargo, cabin maintenance, ULD, and GSE management. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of regulated, complex operational environments—whether from aviation, shipping, military, rail, marine, or oil & gas—and can translate that into a high-performance training framework.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement a unified training strategy across multiple operational sites and countriesAlign training content, delivery, and compliance with international and local regulatory bodies, customer standards, and internal company protocolsLead and develop a team of 9+ trainers across regions, ensuring knowledge sharing, consistency, and upskillingStandardize and modernize training material, methodology, and evaluation practices across all operational areasServe as the key liaison between regional operations and U.S.-based leadership, balancing global alignment with local adaptationBuild frameworks that support operational excellence in high-compliance, high-variability environmentsFoster strong relationships with internal business units and external stakeholders including airlines, regulators, and government agenciesSupport onboarding and training scalability as the company continues to grow through acquisitionRequired Qualifications:Proven experience leading training programs in a highly regulated, multinational environmentStrong operational background in aviation, transportation, logistics, military, shipping/marine, rail, or oil & gasDemonstrated ability to align dispersed training programs into a cohesive, standards-driven systemSkilled in managing multiple internal/external stakeholders with conflicting prioritiesComfortable working across diverse teams and culturesExcellent communication, program development, and leadership skillsPreferred:Prior experience supporting global or regional training initiatives within aviation servicesExperience in post-acquisition integration and training alignmentSeniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionTraining and Human ResourcesIndustriesAirlines and AviationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at FlexTek by 2xGet notified about new Head of Training jobs in London Area, United Kingdom.AVP, EMEA Head of Learning & DevelopmentLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoGlobal Head of Learning & Development (L&D)London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoHead of Skills Family - Build & Sustainability (L&D)London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoHead of Enterprise - Talent and Learning & DevelopmentUxbridge, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoHead of Learning & Development (Commercial Sales L&D) (m/f/d)London, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoAssistant Director of Learning and Organisational DevelopmentLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoHead of Senior Leadership Development & CultureLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoHead of Learning and Development at Retail InsightsLondon, England, United Kingdom 7 months agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 19 hours agoHead of Learning and Development at Insurtech InsightsLondon, England, United Kingdom 7 months agoHead of Learning, UKI & Flutter FunctionsLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoSenior Director, Organizational CapabilityLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoDeputy Head of Clinical Education and DevelopmentLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoHead of Learning and Development at CFO insightsLondon, England, United Kingdom 7 months agoDirector of Talent Development at Retail InsightsLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 7 months agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoSenior Franchise Training Coach (South Region)London, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoDirector of Talent Development at Private Equity InsightsLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoDirector of Talent and Culture (12 Month Maternity cover)London, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoHead of Organisational Development and Change (local authority)London, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoBrentford, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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