Arden White is working with a leading player in the rotary sector within the recruitment of an experienced Head of Training Academy to design, lead, and grow a world-class technical and professional training function in the UK.
The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and managing a high-performing training platform, delivering both internal training for technical and non-technical roles, and external training services to support wider industry demand.
This role offers a rare opportunity to lead the creation of a UK centre of excellence for aerospace training.
Key Responsibilities:
* Set up and lead a dedicated Training Academy for internal and external aerospace training delivery.
* Build and manage a comprehensive portfolio of regulated (Part 147) and non-regulated training programmes.
* Recruit, train, and develop a team of instructors and mentors.
* Develop and implement an effective Training Management System and customer booking portal.
* Secure and maintain approval for Part 147 training across aircraft types (e.g., H135, H145, H160, H125, H130).
* Launch marketing initiatives to drive external training revenue and grow market reach.
* Ensure regulatory compliance (Part 145, Part 147, Part CAMO) and internal governance.
* Collaborate across multiple training locations (Oxford, RAF Shawbury, Brunei, Cyprus) to optimise resources and delivery.
* Provide strategic oversight for apprenticeship and outreach programmes.
* Manage cost centre budgets and control all training-related finances.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Proven project delivery success in aerospace, engineering, or a training environment.
* Strong leadership experience in setting up or managing training functions or academies.
* In-depth knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks, especially Part 145/147.
* Financial, risk, and resource management capabilities.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage change.
Desirable:
* Experience working with Learning or Training Management Systems.
* Knowledge of UK aerospace training market.
* Familiarity with POLY POLY or similar modular training approaches.
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary
* Private Medical (Bupa) – company-paid
* Generous Pension Scheme
* Annual Bonus and Share Incentive Plans
* Tech, Bike, and Car Purchase Schemes
* Healthcare Cash Plans, Dental, and Travel Insurance
* Excellent career development within a global aerospace group
Apply today as our client is urgently looking to fill this position and so it won’t be vacant for long!
We know engineering. We know aerospace. We know recruitment. And we know how a personal touch is recognised, appreciated, and remembered.
Arden White prides ourselves on the quality of service we are able to offer our clients and candidates alike. However, due to the unprecedented response of applications at the moment, please assume that if you have not been contacted by the team within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful due to the specific requirements of this position.
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