Head of Training (ATO)

Education and Experience

• Hold or have held an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or an equivalent license recognized by ICAO.

• Proven track record in training oversight, regulatory compliance, or operational management.

• Holder of a Competence Based Training Certificate.

• Minimum of 25 years’ experience in diverse aviation operational environments, with proven leadership and management capability.

• Proven experience on any of the Uganda Airlines fleet.

• Demonstrated experience as a Head of Training, Chief Instructor, or equivalent regulatory-approved postholder in a flight training environment.

Ensure the integration and supervision of all theoretical and practical training programs.

• Develop and deliver training curricula that meet UCAA regulations and internal organizational standards.

• Provide the Accountable Manager with gap analyses for training resources, including facilities and personnel requirements.

• Supervise Chief Instructors and training staff, ensuring their qualifications, performance, and standardization meet regulatory and organizational requirements.

• Evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements based on trainee feedback and assessment outcomes.

• Monitor and oversee instructor training programs to ensure competence and compliance.

• Ensure training records for instructors and trainees are accurately maintained and easily retrievable for audits.

• Submit required training documentation and reports to the Authority for approvals and oversight.

• Maintain constant surveillance of all training programs to ensure ongoing compliance and quality standards.

• Oversee the scheduling of all training activities and ensure resource optimization.

• Liaise with the UCAA regarding training program approvals, regulatory changes, and compliance requirements.