Chief Training Captain - Rotary Wing
Key Information
Hampshire
£Competitive
Permanent
Callum Devaney
Are you a seasoned rotary wing pilot with a passion for training and safety? Do you thrive on leading others, ensuring regulatory excellence, and developing cutting-edge training programs? If so, we’re looking for you.
Oaklands Global are seeking an experienced Chief Training Captain to take the lead on all aspects of rotary wing pilot training within our client’s organisation. This pivotal role ensures our pilots meet the highest standards of proficiency and safety, supporting a culture of continuous improvement, professionalism, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead Training Programs: Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive training for rotary wing pilots—from initial to recurrent and advanced training.
- Ensure Compliance: Guarantee full alignment with UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) standards and other regulatory requirements.
- Mentor Instructors: Supervise, support, and evaluate flight instructors. Conduct checks, coach performance, and encourage professional growth.
- Champion Safety: Promote a strong safety culture across all training activities, conducting risk assessments and enforcing best practices.
- Modernise Curricula: Design and continuously improve training content to reflect latest industry practices and technologies.
- Keep Records Spotless: Maintain precise training records in compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Liaise with Authorities: Be our go-to expert in training matters with the CAA and other aviation stakeholders.
- Support Operations: Lend your expertise in flight operations when needed—your flying experience still counts here.
Requirements
- Valid CPL(H) with current TRI/TRE
- Type ratings on H145 and EC135
- Strong working knowledge of UK CAA regulatory framework
- Proven ability to design and lead training programs
- Excellent leadership, communication, and risk management skills
Why Work With Oaklands Global?
We are the world’s leading aviation and aerospace recruitment and executive search firm, trusted by the most respected names in the industry to deliver results with integrity, discretion, and excellence.
With over 50 years of combined experience, we don’t just fill roles, we shape careers and give our clients a competitive talent advantage. We take immense pride in the quality of our searches and are committed to representing only the very best candidates to the very best businesses.
At Oaklands Global, every application is handled with the utmost professionalism and complete confidentiality. If this opportunity interests you, please apply in confidence to Callum Devaney. Whether or not your profile is shortlisted, you will hear from us, because we believe in treating every candidate with respect and care.
We’re not just here to help you land your next role. We are here to elevate your career.
