Responsibilities
Management and organization
•Recruit, supervise and develop the team of instructors and examiners; set standards and lead instructor standardization.
•Manage the budget, capacity, premises, simulators and allocation of training aircraft.
•Be designated as training manager in DSAC files for training entity recognition and operating authorization.
Curriculum design
•Define the training program: type rating, initial, recurrent, transition, instructor and maintenance training, for remote pilots, observers, technicians and management, across all Tekever platforms.
•Align curricula with EASA UAS requirements, DGAC/DSAC regulations, and the standards of French state and military clients.
•Deploy simulation and e-learning.
•Update training materials in line with aircraft, software and procedure changes.
Delivery and quality
•Verify trainees' regulatory prerequisites (A1/A3 and A2 categories, certificates, aptitudes required by the operating authorization).
•Organize initial training, refreshers and upgrades, for internal crews and clients, on-site and on deployment.
•Assess competencies (evaluations, checks, exams) and issue internal and external certifications.
•Maintain complete individual training records compliant with DSAC audit requirements.
•Conduct internal audits; prepare for DSAC and client audits and close out findings.
•Manage the professional training organization status.
Safety and feedback
•Integrate safety, CRM and threat and error management (TEM) into every training session, with the Flight Safety Manager.
•Feed event feedback back into training.
•Represent the Training School before the DSAC.
Tracked indicators
•Percentage of staff up to date on training and qualifications
•Pass rate and qualification time
•Complete individual records
•Instructor occupancy rate
Profile and requirements
Required
•Minimum 8 years in aeronautical training or air operations, including at least 3 years leading a team or training organization.
•Experience within an approved or recognized training organization.
•Experience as a remote pilot or instructor; instructor qualification, current or past (manned aviation or drones).
•Knowledge of EASA UAS regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/947), French implementing texts and DSAC recognition procedures.
•Proven curriculum design experience and solid pedagogical skills.
•Fluent French and English, written and spoken.
Desired
•Experience as a drone remote pilot or instructor, notably BVLOS, fixed-wing or military/ISR missions.
•Experience training state and defense clients, French or international.
•Proficiency with simulation-based or e-learning training tools.
•Defense security clearance held or eligible to obtain.
Key skills
•Demanding leader and coach, upholding high standards.
•Structured, quality-oriented approach to curricula and records.
•Customer focus and credibility with military and state stakeholders.
•Ability to quickly adapt to new platforms and evolving products.
•Strong oral communication and pedagogical skills.
Compensation and benefits
TEKEVER offers a competitive compensation package designed to support employee well-being and success. Benefits may include:
•An excellent work environment and the opportunity to have a real impact;
•Compensation aligned with your experience;
•Health insurance.
Compensation within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and work location, in accordance with applicable laws. Job offers may be contingent on successful completion of a background and reference check, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
