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British Airways is seeking an exceptional senior leader to take on one of the most influential roles within our Flight Training organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead a safety-critical training operation at scale while shaping the cultural and professional standards experienced by generations of pilots. As Senior Manager Flight Training, you will not simply oversee training delivery — you will define how training supports operational excellence, strengthens safety, and advances the professional identity of our pilot community. You will play a central role in positioning training as a strategic enabler of the airline’s future.
Job Responsibility:
Lead a large-scale, safety-critical training production environment
Shape the future direction of training delivery
Influence the professional culture of our pilot workforce
Develop and inspire a high-performing instructor community
Partner with senior operational leaders to strengthen organisational resilience
Contribute directly to the long-term training strategy of the airline
Help ensure that every training interaction reflects the professionalism and standards we expect on the flight deck
Requirements:
Proven, experienced leader with credibility, judgement, and presence to operate at senior level within a complex operational environment
Track record of leading large, safety-critical teams with calm authority and clear direction
Deep professional respect within pilot or training communities, underpinned by sound judgement and consistency
Ability to motivate, align, and elevate those around you while reinforcing high professional standards
Understanding that training is both an operational necessity and a long-term investment in safety and capability
Genuine commitment to shaping environments where professionalism, curiosity, accountability, and learning thrive
Confidence leading through evolution — strengthening standards while maintaining delivery stability
Substantial experience in complex training environments, including: Commercial airline training organisations
Military flying training systems
Global training providers
Approved Training Organisations
OEM training environments
Command experience and senior instructional leadership are highly valued
Leadership maturity, professional credibility, and strategic judgement
What we offer:
Unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights
Up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family
Market-leading defined contribution (DC) pension
Gymflex membership
Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, cycle to work, additional life insurance cover, private medical insurance, dental plan, and healthcare cash plan