Manager, Flight Training

What you’ll do: 

• Lead the development of flight training for Archer Air
• Stand-up and manage Archer Air’s pilot training academy
• Build an industry leading flight training training team that will support Archer Air operations and Archer direct customers
• Develop and deploy flight training utilizing a combination of the latest technologies and tried-and-true methods to ensure Archer pilot training efficient and safe
• Work closely with training device manufacturers toward deployment, certification, and ready-for-training dates alignment with Archer Air’s strategic timelines

What you need: 

• 10+ years of professional pilot training management experience
• Expert knowledge of all applicable regulations and guidance of pilot flight training
• Extensive experience working directly with regulatory authorities toward the development and management of flight training and evaluation
• Ability to successfully manage multiple large projects and team members over a distributed training network
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple Archer Aviation and Archer Air training stakeholders
• Be an optimistic, innovative, and results-driven problem solver
• Must be able to travel 50-75% of the time

Bonus Qualifications: 

• BA/AA in business administration or related field
• FAA airplane or rotorcraft category pilot certification
• Part 135 or 121 start-up experience

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $112,000 - $140,000.  Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.