Flight Training Manager
$136k/y-$185k/y
Pivotal2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeMid
Summary
Pivotal is seeking a Flight Training Manager to join their team in Palo Alto, CA. The role involves owning and building the BlackFly and Helix training programs end-to-end, blending hands-on flying and instruction with program management and curriculum development.
About the Role
As a Flight Training Manager, you will coordinate the overall flight training program, fly aircraft, complete classroom and simulator training for operators and customers, maintain a strong safety culture, and ensure alignment between training materials and real-world flight behavior. You will also define and track key training metrics and partner with various teams to create customer-facing training assets.
About You
Required:
- Associate degree, or equivalent experience and training.
- Demonstrated experience in aviation training (flight, ground, or safety).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of aviation and safety training.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to training sites.
- Strong attention to detail and safety-oriented mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely.
Preferred:
- Gold Seal FAA CFI with appropriate certifications for advanced ground instruction.
- Interest in aviation and a passion for sharing knowledge.
- Rotary wing and fixed wing experience.
- Experience with novel air platforms.
- Experience developing training programs.
- Ability to digitize training.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.
Pivotal
Introducing the Helix from Pivotal, our first scalable production eVTOL available for purchase at pivotal.aero. Designed with a focus on safety and simplicity, the Helix allows everyday adventurers to experience the wonder of personal flight. The sky is open.
Palo Alto, CA