Local Training Standards Lead - Aviation Training

About the role

CAE is looking for a Local Training Standards Lead to join its Global Training Standards team, based in Madrid (Spain). The role focuses on mentoring and overseeing instructors, examiners, tutors, mentors and coaches, coordinating audits and performance reviews, and championing global standards through local action. It is a regular position.

Key responsibilities

• Mentor and oversee performance for instructors, examiners, tutors, mentors and coaches.
• Coordinate and analyse audits and performance reviews to maintain instructional consistency, regulatory compliance and training quality.
• Translate enterprise-wide initiatives into local actions and foster continuous improvement.
• Plan, monitor, schedule and implement global standards procedures locally.
• Assess instructor pilot performance using observation tools such as IPPM and DOI, and recommend improvements to the global team.
• Deliver instructor training sessions (online and in-person) and support instructor training materials and courseware.
• Provide SME support to local instructors, including foundational Civil Global IDT.
• Coordinate governance activities and communicate regularly with stakeholders such as Local Training Standards Specialists, Lead Instructors, Head of Training, Training Managers and the Centre Leader.

Required profile

• IACAO ATPL or CPL licence, or equivalent certification (FAA, Part-FCL EASA, or equivalent 900(c)) depending on the training centre and NAA.
• Extensive experience training multi-pilot aircraft pilots for professional licences, including MCC and/or CRM.
• At least 3 years delivering or managing instructor training in an ATO and/or AOC environment.
• Working knowledge of aviation regulations such as Part-FCL/ORA, CFR Parts 61, 135 and 142.
• Preferred: experience across multiple aviation domains (BAT, CAT, FTO).

Required skills

• Stakeholder management and communication, acting as liaison between local teams and the Global Head of Standards.
• Ability to influence and persuade, and to manage responsibilities across several training centres remotely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word and PowerPoint.

What we offer

• STIP: 8% target.
• Private medical insurance at €79 per month (employee only; family coverage at employee cost).
• Meal vouchers of €2,200 per year and a pension plan of €300 per year.
• Life insurance of €1,500 per year.