Sun Country
Sr Manager of Standards
Sun Country, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
The Sr. Manager of Standards reports to the Senior Director of Pilot Training and is responsible for ensuring that flight training programs maintain regulatory compliance and support the highest levels of safety, quality, and efficiency. The Sr. Manager of Standards oversees the standardization, education, and execution of standards.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Achieve and maintain Evaluator and/or Instructor qualification.Responsible for the initial training, observation, standardization, mentorship, and continued qualification of all APDs, Simulator Instructors, PCPs, Professional Instructors, and Line Check Pilots, including training records.Responsible for all flight instructor and evaluator procedures and training materials.Prepare measurable function goals and objectives to meet all position objectives, as well as department and division goals. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.Coordinate with the Manager of AQP and the AQP Developer in the development of training materials that will be distributed to Simulator Instructors, PCPs, Professional Instructors, Line Check Pilots, and students during initial, upgrade, and recurrent training.Assist with the review, analysis, and incorporation of Training, Safety, Operations related information gathered from flight operations reports, the SMS, and Voluntary Safety Programs (ASAP, AQP, FOQA, FRMP, LOSA, IEP, etc.) into the training program to maintain regulatory compliance and support the highest levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.Serve on the Pilot Training Review Board.Track flight training and evaluation activity and recommend adjustments.Immediately notify the Senior Director of Pilot Training & Standards of any discrepancy or irregularity that may affect the ability of Sun Country Airlines to perform within the parameters of safety or regulatory compliance.Manage and track Enhanced Oversight Program for flight and line training events. Coordinate with the Manager of Training Scheduling to manage adjustments to the flight training schedule (sim and line).Coordinate with other Flight Operations Managers, Supervisors, and other training personnel on operational items to be included in the development of training programs.Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, within the function and occasionally across multiple internal and external functions.Ensure compliance with the current pilot collective bargaining agreement and regulations.Willing to work varied hours including weekends and holidays to meet all contractual deadlines.Present information and professionally respond to questions from management, crewmembers, or other department personnel in the company, to include updating any presentations for senior leadership.Write reports to include but not limited to VDRs and SRAs.Plan and organize Standards Meetings.Conduct audits as necessary.Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Director of Pilot Training.Travel required: Up to 25%.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:APDs, Simulator Instructors, PCPs, PIs, and Line Check Pilots.QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSAirline Transport Pilot certificate and type rating.4 Years of Flight Simulator Instructor and/or Evaluator experience.Broad and in-depth knowledge of aircraft operation, as well as general business knowledge.Previous experience in Flight Training/Standards.Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.Superior knowledge of airline policies, procedures, and standards.Strong team management skills.Strong prioritization and time management skills.Proficient with Microsoft applications with emphasis on Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to perform independently and communicate effectively within a dynamic environment and meet deadlines.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other coworkers, vendors, ALPA, and contractors.Must be discrete with sensitive and confidential information.Part 121 Flight Operations Training knowledge.PREFERRED SKILLSFour-year college degree in related field.Strong working knowledge of the contents of the B737 aircraft's operating manuals.WORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses Flight Training Devices and standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.AAP/EEO STATEMENTIt is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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