Job title: Head of Training Academy
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Maintenance
Salary type: Annual
Location: Kidlington, UK
Job published: 2025-07-01
Job ID: 37922
Contact name: Brookelyn Snyman-Rogue Snyman-Rogue
Contact email: brookelyn@volantesrecruitment.com

Job Description

Head of Training Academy – Oxford | Permanent

Volantes Technical Recruitment have an incredible new role for a Head of Training Academy based in Kidlington, Oxford!

 

This role involves setting up and running a strong training programme for the aerospace industry, covering both internal staff development and external training services.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up and manage a comprehensive catalogue of aerospace training courses

  • Develop a recognised and trusted training platform for both internal and external markets

  • Build and maintain a skilled team of instructors and mentors

  • Lead the roadmap to achieve Part-147 training approval for supported aircraft types

  • Oversee course scheduling, booking systems, and training resources

  • Launch marketing campaigns to promote training offerings externally

  • Develop and manage apprentice and mentoring programs

  • Implement effective training governance using a Learning Management System

  • Align training efforts across multiple regional and international sites

  • Manage training budgets, revenues, and performance metrics

  • Support team development through coaching, leadership, and structured processes

 

Requirements:

Essential:

  • Proven experience in delivering successful, complex projects

  • Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Ability to structure and control projects with a focus on time, cost, and quality

  • Sound understanding of Part 145, Part 147, Part-CAMO and general non-regulated training needs

  • Financial and contractual project management experience

  • Aerospace industry background in project management, business improvement, or training

 

Desirable:

  • Experience with Learning & Training Management Systems

  • Familiarity with the POLY POLY training approach

  • Knowledge of the UK aerospace training landscape

 

About You:

  • Confident communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills

  • Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and build cohesive teams

  • Detail-oriented, driven, and adaptable to fast-changing environments

  • Creative problem-solver with a customer-focused mindset