Director-Flight Training Development
2 weeks ago
ABOUT CIRRUS AIRCRAFT
Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort, and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. Worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours, and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families due to the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States: Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; and Knoxville, Tennessee. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com.
ABOUT THE JOB
Cirrus Aircraft seeks a dynamic and visionary Director of Flight Training Development to create flight training courses that drive learning engagement with Cirrus owners and pilots to promote the safe utilization of Cirrus products worldwide. The Director leads a training development team that facilitates a world-class flight training experience by developing, maintaining, and deploying industry-leading training courseware, courses, and supporting materials for all models of Cirrus Aircraft.
The Director is responsible for ensuring that training courseware is developed and maintained in accordance with applicable regulations to support the aircraft’s entry into service in the global markets served. The Director will conduct development projects aligned with Cirrus’ strategic priorities and leverage stakeholder input to define training needs and project requirements. The Director will lead a team consisting of learning systems experts, subject matter experts, and developers. The Director will work closely and collaboratively with counterparts in Sales and Marketing, Engineering, Flight Operation, Information Technologies, and Media Production to plan and execute training projects. The Director will plan and manage project and operational budgets and revenue associated with the Cirrus Approach. The Director position is offered and is based at Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Equip and engage Cirrus owners and pilots with a world-class flight training experience that positively influences their knowledge, skill, and decision-making capabilities to achieve a best-in-class safety record for all Cirrus Aircraft products
- Lead, mentor, and coach team members to achieve department goals and objectives.
- Drive and leverage learning technologies to provide the most engaging and impactful learning experience.
- Plan and manage training development projects to deliver results within cost, timeline, and quality expectations.
- Adapt, develop, and certify, if applicable, training programs for the markets served and future markets.
- Provide vision and influence to shape and achieve Cirrus’ strategic priority of expanding Its flight training solutions.
- Develop collaborative and highly functional relationships with adjacent teams and leaders to achieve common objectives aligned with company-level goals.
- Plan and execute project budgets and operational expenses to drive Cirrus Approach-related margin.
ABOUT YOU
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in instructional design, adult education, aviation management, or business administration is required
- Minimum 7 years' experience leading a team with direct report
- Minimum 5 years’ experience developing training content
- Minimum 5 years' experience developing and performing project plans and budgets
- Minimum 2 years' experience directing aviation-related training development
OUR BENEFITS
Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance, a flexible spending account, a 401K retirement savings plan, voluntary vision, an Employee Referral Incentive Program, and vacation and holiday pay.
LIFE AT CIRRUS
Cirrus is dedicated to advancing general aviation as a leading manufacturer of personal aircraft. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a significantly reduced rate.
At Cirrus, we are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities that include onboarding, recurrent and area-specific training, talent acceleration and leadership development, continuing education, and tuition assistance programs.
We also engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year and the opportunity to participate in activity clubs and community events. From holiday and special occasion celebrations to local runs and barbecues, our team can connect with each other, the community, and our customers.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment that promotes equal employment opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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