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FlexTek 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 countries
Align training content, delivery, and compliance with international and local regulatory bodies, customer standards, and internal company protocols
Lead and develop a team of 9+ trainers across regions, ensuring knowledge sharing, consistency, and upskilling
Standardize and modernize training material, methodology, and evaluation practices across all operational areas
Serve as the key liaison between regional operations and U.S.-based leadership, balancing global alignment with local adaptation
Build frameworks that support operational excellence in high-compliance, high-variability environments
Foster strong relationships with internal business units and external stakeholders including airlines, regulators, and government agencies
Support onboarding and training scalability as the company continues to grow through acquisition
Required Qualifications:
Proven experience leading training programs in a highly regulated, multinational environment
Strong operational background in aviation, transportation, logistics, military, shipping/marine, rail, or oil & gas
Demonstrated ability to align dispersed training programs into a cohesive, standards-driven system
Skilled in managing multiple internal/external stakeholders with conflicting priorities
Comfortable working across diverse teams and cultures
Excellent communication, program development, and leadership skills
Preferred:
Prior experience supporting global or regional training initiatives within aviation services
Experience in post-acquisition integration and training alignment
Seniority level Seniority levelDirector
Employment type Employment typeFull-time
Job function Job functionTraining and Human Resources
IndustriesAirlines and Aviation
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