Training Delivery Manager – Leading Edge Aviation
Location: Oxford Campus
Employment Type: Full‑time
Compensation: £55,000 – £60,000 per year
Overview
As the Training Delivery Manager (TDM), you will report to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and be responsible for ensuring student training is delivered according to Leading Edge Aviation’s processes, procedures and National Approvals Authority (NAA) regulations. The role focuses on maintaining the smooth flow of students across all training elements, prioritising individuals when needed and ensuring timely completion using strategic modelling and data tools.
Key Responsibilities
* Student Progress
o Ensure all students progress through training seamlessly and complete training within agreed timescales.
o Liaise across departments to ensure smooth progressions across areas – from sales into Ground School, Ground School into Flight School, and between the Oxford and Alhama campuses.
o Prioritise students approaching tests and coordinate with external agencies in line with regulations.
o Identify pipeline blockages and offer solutions with stakeholders.
* Resource Modelling
o Utilise Aeroplanned as the strategic resource modelling tool.
o Maintain the tool’s accuracy, directing area owners to provide weekly input.
o Provide outputs from the tool as required by the business.
o Use it tactically to direct resources at students or courses as needed.
* Leadership and Administration
o Attend administrative and management meetings as required.
o Liaise with internal stakeholders involved in student progression.
o Engage external agents such as airlines to update planned student completion dates.
o Lead the weekly Student Progress Meeting involving all business components to monitor progress and manage deficiencies.
o Attend open days and events as requested by the senior manager.
* Additional Responsibilities
o Assist in identified projects aligned with experience and capabilities.
o Participate in Management Team meetings and support peers across the business.
o Demonstrate and uphold the company’s core values in all actions.
Qualifications & Core Competencies
* Extensive experience within aviation training.
* Proven background in developing and growing a role.
* Sound managerial capability.
* Track record of working in a complex and dynamic system.
* Ability to liaise across multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
* High personal and professional standards.
* Ability to work independently and take initiative.
* Capability to work within Enterprise IT systems and bespoke software solutions.
* Good report‑writing skills.
* Strong IT and systems skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive, enthusiastic outlook.
* Demonstrated alignment with the company’s core values in attitude, conduct, and work ethic.
Benefits
* Salary up to £60,000 per annum (subject to experience), reviewed annually.
* Commitment to personal and professional development.
* Generous holiday entitlement: 25 days plus public holidays.
* Enhanced sick pay and leave.
* Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
* Life assurance scheme of 2× annual salary.
* Critical illness cover.
* Private medical insurance, with optional spousal and children coverage.
* Individual Assistance Program and lifestyle discounts.
* Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Employee referral scheme.
Our Culture
At Leading Edge Aviation, our Vision, Mission and Values guide everything that we do. The Training Delivery Manager is expected to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, compliance and integrity, and to contribute to our vision of excellence.
We welcome applicants who have the skills, passion and commitment to make a difference – even if you don’t meet every listed requirement.
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