Description

• LocationRemote - Hawthorne, CA, United States
• Base Pay$120000.00 - $160000.00 / Year
• Employee TypeFull Time
• Required Degree4 Year Degree
• Manage OthersYes
• Minimum Experience4 Years

Who we are:

Advanced Air, LLC is an innovative, service-oriented aviation company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. We were founded in 2005 by our President, Levi Stockton, as an FAA approved, Part 135, On-Demand Air Carrier focused on superlative aircraft management and on demand charter.

Today, Advanced Air maintains a fleet of 20 aircraft, operated in both scheduled and on-demand service, and a diversified portfolio of flying services in turboprop aircraft, business jets and regional passenger jets. Serving more than 12 communities in the southwestern United States, Advanced Air has a deep commitment to operational excellence and metered, sustainable growth.

Our successful growth is driven by our adherence to our core values of safety, integrity, teamwork, transparency, fulfillment, and respect. We are in this business for the long run and take a disciplined, thoughtful approach to growth opportunities.

About the Role and about You:

The Director of Training is responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing all training programs for flight crew, ground personnel, and other operational staff to maintain compliance with all regulations applicable to Advanced Air, LLC's current operations and future operations as the Advanced Air grows. This position ensures that all training materials, instructors, and programs meet FAA approval standards, and that personnel maintain the necessary qualifications and proficiency for safe and efficient operations.

You are highly motivated, organized, attentive to detail, communicate well, and with a focus on safety.

What you will do:

• Develop, implement, and maintain FAA-approved training programs for flight crew, ground, and dispatch personnel in accordance with US Federal Regulations, applicable Foreign Regulations and audit standards.

• Provide expertise, guidance, and project management for new operating regulations as the company evolves.

• Ensure compliance with all FAA training requirements and coordinate directly with the company's assigned Principal Operations Inspector (POI).

• Maintain all training records and documentation to FAA standards.

• Schedule, track, and manage recurrent, initial, and upgrade training for pilots and other safety-sensitive employees.

• Oversee ground and flight instructor training, records and activities

• Oversee the qualification, standardization, and performance of company instructors and check airmen.

• Coordinate with the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, Director of Flight Support and Director of Maintenance to ensure operational readiness and training alignment.

• Conduct internal audits of training programs to ensure continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

• Maintain training manuals and update them as required by regulation or company policy changes.

• Represent the company during FAA audits, inspections, and evaluations related to training.

• Develop and manage the training budget.

• Travel as required to maintain an adequate level of knowledge of Advanced Air, LLC's operations and provide training oversight of various teams.

• Remain Qualified as a Check Airman in at least one aircraft type that Advanced Air Operates and serve as a line qualified pilot on a limited basis to maintain proficiency and assist at times to cover trips.

What we are looking for:

• 4-5 years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's degree in aviation administration or relevant field

• Experience developing and maintaining FAA-approved training programs.

• FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP certificate preferred (with appropriate type ratings if applicable).

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Special Requirements:

• Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, including a background check; must also submit to random drug and alcohol tests during employment when required

Why you should work with us:

We can tell you all about how great we are, but you probably want to know what is in it for you, so we have compiled a list of our standout benefits:

• • Competitive salary
• • 401k plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%
• • 100% Company Paid Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision and $15,000 in life insurance
• • Easy to use Flight/Travel Benefits; current contracts include Delta, Alaska, and Southwest

FYI:

We believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences is what makes a strong team. The stronger our team, the closer we are to our mission. So come join us! We are looking for people of all genders, races, ethnicities, orientations, abilities and disabilities to come sit at our tables and fly our planes.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently stooping, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting (minimum 50 lbs.) and operating machinery with repetitive motions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment includes working outdoors and in all weather conditions. May incur exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch or level significant enough to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss while performing operations on the airfield ramp. Exposure to fumes, dust, loud noise, and outdoor weather conditions.

Selection Guidelines:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interviews and reference checks; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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