Deputy Head of Training and Standards (DHOTAS) - Aviation

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the HOTAS in fulfilling responsibilities defined in company operations manuals, including deputising as required.
• Assisting with the management, coordination, and oversight of training activities across both the Approved Training Organisation (ATO) and Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
• Leading and delivering training-related projects and tasks independently, as delegated by HOTAS.
• Ensuring crew training activities are delivered in full compliance with all applicable internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Promptly escalating and reporting any identified regulatory non-compliance to HOTAS.
• Contributing to training transformation by promoting innovation and continuous improvement, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience / skills / qualifications

•  Minimum of two years’ management experience within a regulated or safety-critical environment.
• At least two years’ operational aviation experience as a crewmember (desirable).
• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent, with demonstrated analytical and professional capability.
• Working knowledge of UK CAA crew training and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing change in complex operational settings.
• Holds, or is eligible to obtain, appropriate security clearance.
• Experience within military and/or commercial aviation environments.

• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and capable of operating autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all organisational levels.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Resilient and adaptable, with a proven ability to perform effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Actively identifies opportunities to enhance training effectiveness, compliance, and business performance.
•  Communicates complex regulatory and operational concepts clearly and effectively, adapting style to suit diverse audiences.
• Produces high-quality written and verbal outputs, including briefings, reports, and presentations.
•  Influences stakeholders through well-reasoned, evidence-based arguments.
• Actively shares knowledge, best practice, and expertise to support individual, team, and organisational development.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

To us, diversity means bringing your own perspective to the conversation; inclusion means having a voice - and equality means that your voice is heard.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

Intolerance has no place in our Company. We condemn it outright. Instead, we strive to create a culture where each person who joins our team feels they have the opportunity to succeed, to grow, and to work within an environment where they can be themselves.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.