UAV Programme Training Manager

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Programme Training Manager

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary Range: £40,000- £50,000

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services.  We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at the forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

• Teamwork


• Commitment


• Initiative


• Creativity


• Agility


• Integrity


• Enjoyment

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly, and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)


• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way


• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.


• Green Car Scheme via Tusker


• Pension Scheme via Royal London


• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)


• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)


• Private Health Insurance via Vitality


• Private Dental insurance via Bupa


• Enhanced Maternity and paternity


• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year


• 1 paid volunteering day per year


• Access to an independent financial advisor year round


• Training & development opportunities

About the Role

In the role of Programme Training Manager, you will support Uncrewed Aircraft System deployment from the UK. Callen-Lenz flight operations cover a broad range of activities, with this particular role sitting within the service delivery side of the company and will be part of a long-term partnership with a trusted customer.

As the program training manager, you will be required to manage all aspects of UAS flight training, ensuring the highest standards of UAS operations are taught and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Create content and schedule for the projects training program.


• Manage the training schedule ensuring all colleagues are trained in a timely manner in line with project requirements.


• Ensure training compliance is met at all times.


• Ensure training is regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.

• Maintain detailed records of training and ensure all UAS competencies are correct.


• Working closely with the wider flight operations team to ensure training for the program is aligned with wider business training standards.


• Regularly accessing the skills within the team and proposing any additional training requirements.


• Assisting in the development of operational processes and procedures.


• Assurance of quality in all aspects of operating activities.

• Working with key stakeholders internally and externally and representing the company appropriately at all times.


• Perform other related duties as required

Health and Safety

• Demonstrating in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.


• Reporting all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.


• When required or directed, participating in any health and safety training.

About You

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Evidence of relevant UAS training experience.


• Experience in a similar role.


• Ability to create high quality and detailed documentation.


• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.


• Experience working in an operational environment.

Desirable

• Relevant experience of UAS deployed operations.


• Experience in creating training content and schedules from scratch.

Personal Attributes

• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK


• Ability to commit to ad hoc national and international travel


• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

• Ability to work in Salisbury, Wiltshire UK

Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.