Head of Crew Training / Pilot in Bruchsal bei Volocopter Air Services GmbH

Here at Volocopter, we are the pioneers of electric air taxis (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft - eVTOLs). We have pledged to bring urban air mobility to life by getting electric air taxis and other eVTOLs off the ground in a way that complements existing transportation options in megacities across the globe. Our aim is to offer affordable, on-demand air taxi services that fly people to their destination quickly and safely. In 2011 we carried out the first-ever piloted flight of a fully electric multicopter and have since conducted more than 1,500 public and private test flights across the world (www.volocopter.com).

Your mission during this flight:

• You will have the overall responsibility for the crew training department
• You will act as a functional lead over all training personnel listed in Operation Manuals Part D (OM-D)
• You will ensure that the training complies with Part-FCL, Air OPS, and any other applicable external or internal requirements
• You will ensure adherence to VCAS Standards of Performance
• You will have the dedicated responsibility for the OM-D
• You will define the professional requirements for all aspects of training
• You will support with the definition and establishment of training curricula for flight and ground personnel, in cooperation with the Nominated Person Ground Operations, Flight Operations, Compliance Monitoring, and Safety Manager
• You will be the supporting Nominated Person for Flight Operations when formulating standards and procedures

Check in your professional skills:

• 5+ years of experience in the aviation industry
• Proven experience on EASA FCL, EU regulation 965/2012 (EFB Included) and OM-D ownership.
• Experience as a commander on fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft
• Previous training experience as TRI or TRE
• Management experience and expertise in an airline training department, preferably in a comparable organization
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable EU safety regulations and any associated requirements and procedures, aviation-relevant EU legislation, as well as the national law, crew training concepts, and management systems

Preferred Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of aviation training philosophies
• High personal training standards and above technical aircraft knowledge
• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
• High social competence, credibility, and conflict ability
• High sense of responsibility and trustworthiness
• Sound knowledge of German and English language
• Open mindset and target oriented
• Excellent communication skills

Our Volocopter flight includes:

• Fast-growing high-tech company with a superb network of investors and partners
• Chance to shape the future of aviation
• Help us to create groundbreaking new projects - from scratch!
• Personal accountability, as well as growth and learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths
• An inspiring workplace with modern workspaces, flexible hours, quick decision-making, a flat hierarchy, positive leadership, great team spirit
• Attractive compensation package

Diversity at Volocopter:

Our differences are what make us great. Here at Volocopter, we value equal opportunities and trust. As air mobility industry innovators, we believe that changing the world starts on team level. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.