About the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Training Manager (Nominated Person Crew Training) to join our aviation team. This is a leadership responsibility for the management, oversight and delivery of all flight and operational training activities across both scheduled and non-scheduled flying operations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring training excellence, safety compliance and regulatory alignment across all training programs.
For our team we are looking for a Training Manager who will be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise all company flight and operational training in compliance with Namibia Civil Aviation Regulations (NAMCARS).
- Oversee training standards, manuals and simulator use to ensure operational excellence.
- Conduct and supervise initial, recurrent and special flight training including instructor development.
- Provide strategic input into safety, quality and security matters in collaboration with respective managers.
- Liaise with the NCAA and international aviation authorities, training organisations and industry associations.
- Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) for company flights and participate in route and base training as required.
- Manage training-related communication, reporting and feedback loops with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure financial efficiency in training programs while maintaining high training standards.
- Lead and supervise the training team including recruitment, mentoring and performance oversight.
Minimum requirements:
- Must hold or have held an instructor rating on at least one or similar type/class operated under the AOC;
- A minimum of 5 years’ aviation experience as a flight crew member.
- In-depth knowledge of Westair Aviation’s training systems and regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience in the development and administration of training programs in a regulated aviation environment.
OR
- A minimum of 5 years’ aviation experience as a flight crew member.
- In-depth knowledge of Westair Aviation’s training systems and regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience in the development and administration of training programs in a regulated aviation environment.
Applications close on 31 July 2025. Westair is an equal opportunity employer.