Training Delivery Manager

Leading Edge Aviation Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation training provider in Oxford is seeking a Training Delivery Manager to oversee the onboarding and progress of students. This full-time position requires extensive experience in aviation training and proven managerial capabilities. The role includes liaising with various departments, prioritizing student needs, and using strategic tools for resource management. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £60,000, generous holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000

25 days of holiday plus public holidays

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within aviation training.
• Proven background in developing and growing roles.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless training progression for all students.
• Liaise across departments for smooth transitions.
• Lead weekly Student Progress Meeting for awareness of student progress.

Skills

Aviation training experience

Managerial capability

Stakeholder liaison

Report writing

IT and systems skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Job description

The Training Delivery Manager (TDM) reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and is responsible for ensuring student training is delivered according to Leading Edge Aviations processes, procedures and relevant National Approvals Authority (NAA) regulations. The role focuses on maintaining the flow of students across all elements of Leading Edge, prioritising individual students when needed, and ensuring students complete training within agreed timescales. Utilising strategic modelling tools, the TDM will oversee and advise on required resources to complete training on time. The TDM is a key member of the Management Team, providing effective management across the company and fully supporting the Senior Leadership Team. This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week, based at our Oxford Campus with some home working possible.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all students progress through training in a seamless manner, completing their training within agreed timescales.
• Liaise across departments to ensure smooth progressions – from Sales into Ground School, Ground School into Flight School, and between Oxford and Alhama.
• Prioritise students approaching tests and coordinate external agencies for testing in line with regulations.
• Identify any training pipeline blockages and offer solutions together with stakeholders.
• Utilise Aeroplanned as the strategic resource modelling tool, keeping it updated and directing nominated area owners to provide regular inputs.
• Provide outputs from Aeroplanned as required across the business.
• Use Aeroplanned tactically to direct resources at students or courses as needed.
• Attend all administrative and management meetings as directed and required.
• Liaise with external agents (e.g., Airlines) to update planned student completion dates and other information.
• Lead the weekly Student Progress Meeting to ensure all components of the business are aware of student progress and manage deficiencies when needed.
• Attend open days and events as requested by the senior manager.
• Assist in identified projects that align with the holder’s experience and capabilities.
• Demonstrate and uphold the company’s core values in all actions, decisions, and interactions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within aviation training.
• Proven background in developing and growing a role.
• Sound proven managerial capability.
• Track record of working in a complex and dynamic system.
• Able to liaise across multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
• High personal and professional standards.
• Able to work independently and on their own initiative when appropriate.
• Capable of working in Enterprise IT systems and bespoke software solutions.
• Good report writing skills.
• Strong IT and systems skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Demonstrable alignment with the company’s core values in attitude, conduct, and work ethic.

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum (subject to experience), reviewed annually.
• Commitment to your personal and professional development.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus public holidays.
• Enhanced sick pay and leave.
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
• Life assurance scheme of 2x your annual salary.
• Critical illness cover.
• Private medical insurance, with the option to add your spouse and children.
• Access to our Individual Assistance Program and lifestyle discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Employee referral scheme.

About Leading Edge Aviation

We specialise in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.