general manager

general manager Cheltenham, England

Skyborne
Full Time Cheltenham, England 80000 - 12.04 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Company Description


Skyborne's vision is to be the most respected and trusted commercial pilot training academy in the industry, delivering airline-ready pilots, and to achieve this we are radically redefining every aspect of airline pilot training, from our unique educational approach to our world-class facilities. We are fully committed to developing a dynamic, engaging and welcoming environment for the next generation of airline pilots to hone their skills.

Based in Gloucestershire in the UK, with flight training partners in the US and Europe, we have amazing facilities and the right balance between training and self-motivated learning. Our Progressive Continuous Learning method focuses on ensuring candidates are always developing their talents and absorbing new skills from our vastly experienced instructors.


Job Description


The General Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Airline Academy at Gloucestershire Airport.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the UK Management team, consisting of Head of Maintenance, Head of Training, Safety & Compliance Manager, Operations Manager, Customer Support Manager, Marketing Specialist, Recruitment Lead, Sales Lead and Finance Manager.
  • An active member of the Skyborne Senior Leadership Team consisting of the CEO, COO, CFO, Group Head of Recruitment, Group Head of Sales, Group Head of Marketing, Group Head of Airline Business, US Managing Director.
  • Plan, direct and organise the centre’s activities to ensure Skyborne Airline Academy’s overall goals and objectives are achieved while providing Customers with a quality training experience.
  • Seek new ways to improve the Training Centre Operations, quality of training products and Learning Centre profitability on a continuous basis.
  • Leading the Monthly & Weekly Management meetings with all direct reports and ensure that the business is achieving the agreed plan on budget.
  • Exercise sound cost control measures.
  • Working for and with the Organisation’s Board of Directors, to improve and promote the Organisation’s business in all areas.
  • Maintaining an effective Management System.
  • Monitoring Compliance and the Feedback System of Findings, to ensure effective implementation of Corrective Actions.
  • Disseminate the quality policy throughout the training centre to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Endorsing and continually promoting the Organisation’s Compliance and Safety Policies and demonstrating their commitment to them.
  • Setting clear key performance indicators which each direct report and holding them to account to deliver against agreed goals.
  • Supporting the submission of annual financial budgets and monthly forecasts.
  • Regularly engaging with trainees and airline customers to ensure Skyborne is delivering the training and service to a high and consistent standard.
  • Supporting the development of a succession plan to attract talented individuals to support the growth and future success of the business.

Qualifications
  • Previous Airline experience and ideally Flight School management experience.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to motivate and encourage staff, to deal effectively with internal and external contacts ranging from executive to administrative levels.
  • Ability to concentrate and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Readily accepts changes and adjusts accordingly.

Additional Information


Full time, permanent opportunity. 40 Hours per week,

This position is based at Gloucestershire Airport; however there may be a requirement to travel to any location.

We also offer an extremely competitive benefits package which includes:

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of UK public holidays)
  • Pension scheme
  • Health insurance
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Salary up to £80,000

If you have the aspiration and enthusiasm to be part of our team please apply.

About Skyborne

CEO: Lee Woodward
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Unknown
Website: www.skyborne.com
Year Founded: 2018

general manager
Skyborne

www.skyborne.com
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Lee Woodward
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1 to 50 Employees
Unknown
Colleges & Universities
Education
2018
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