Join our Business Aviation Training Centre in Vienna (Schwechat) as Regional Training Standards Manager supporting CAEs global Civil Aviation Training team.

Our newly opened centre hosts stateoftheart Full Flight Simulators including the G550 PH100/300 Global 7500 and Global 6000 Vision with capacity to expand to nine simulators. This 8000sqm facility is designed to provide the most advanced pilot training environment in Central Europe.

In this role you will:

• Provide regional leadership coordination and oversight of multiple Local Training Standards Leads to ensure consistent implementation of global standards and harmonised training practices across all Training Centres.
• Coach guide and evaluate Local Training Standards Leads to maintain consistency quality and regulatory compliance.
• Translate global initiatives into actionable regional plans and support Training Centre Leaders in customer and internal training delivery.
• Monitor analyse and report on regional OKRs KPIs and performance metrics related to instructor qualifications observation programmes (IPPM/DOI) audit findings and training quality.
• Identify regional trends risks and opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations to the Global Head of Standards.
• Oversee delivery of Civil Global IDT and other instructor training activities ensuring alignment in courseware methodology and delivery standards.
• Act as a strategic advisor aligning global standardisation policies with regional operational requirements and supporting regulatory interpretation.
• Develop and facilitate structured regional governance ensuring effective communication between Local Training Standards Leads Training Standards Specialists Training Managers Centre Leaders and global leadership.
• Support efficiency in instructor time to qualification by collaborating with Operations to align business needs regulatory requirements and training delivery.
• Promote a regional culture of excellence collaboration knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the Standards community.
• Manage responsibilities across multiple training centres including remote leadership across different time zones and cultures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold or have held an EASA ATPL or CPL licence.
• Hold or have held either:
  • FAA instructor certificate or
  • Part-FCL instructor certificate (EASA) or
  • Equivalent 900(c) qualification aligned with ATO training courses.
• Minimum of three years experience delivering or managing instructor training within an ATO and/or AOC environment.
• Extensive experience in training MPA pilots for professional licences and/or associated ratings.
• Experience in Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) and Crew Resource Management (CRM).
• Working knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g. Part-FCL/ORA CFR Part).
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to coach and develop training leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret performance data (OKRs KPIs audits).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively across global and regional stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work across cultures time zones and diverse training environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across multiple domains (e.g. BAT CAT FTO).
• Experience supporting multiple business units and managing complex training ecosystems.
• Proven ability to implement and harmonise global standardisation policies across diverse environments.
• Experience in regional or multi-site leadership roles.
• Strong capability in influencing senior stakeholders and driving strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience building a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Occupational Pension Plan employer contributions toward your future.
• Group Accident Insurance full coverage during work and leisure time.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• CAErefer earn up to 1500 for successful referrals.
• myClubs membership access to 1000 sports providers in Austria.
• Corporate Benefits discounts from 600 brands via an online portal.
• Flexible working arrangements including the ability to work remotely with regular on-site presence across our network of Training Centres.

What kind of person will succeed in this team

A successful candidate is a credible and professional leader who can influence and develop others while building strong relationships across teams. They are organised adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a complex international environment. With strong communication and stakeholder management skills they connect global strategy with regional execution. They are also analytical collaborative and driven to foster a culture of excellence continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

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About CAE

At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.

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