Head of Training, Standards & Aviation S

Head of Training, Standards & Aviation Services

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Zino Aviation is seeking a highly experienced, respected, and commercially minded retired Boeing 737NG Captain to serve as our Head of Training, Standards & Aviation Services.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping and overseeing the company’s training philosophy, instructional standards, aviation services, and professional development initiatives. The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring the highest levels of training quality, operational excellence, and professional standards across the organisation while helping drive the continued growth and evolution of Zino Aviation.

A key component of this role will be leading and delivering training, assessment, mentoring, and professional development programmes through the company’s Boeing 737NG Flight Simulator. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping maximise the value of this platform by developing and delivering innovative training solutions, assessment programmes, simulator-based experiences, and aviation development initiatives for aspiring pilots, airlines, corporate operators, aviation professionals, and other stakeholders.

We are seeking an individual who combines extensive airline experience with strong leadership, instructional capability, industry credibility, and a genuine passion for developing future aviation professionals. This role is specifically designed for a retired Boeing 737NG Captain who wishes to remain actively involved in aviation through training, mentorship, consultancy, industry engagement, and strategic leadership.

The successful candidate will serve as the principal aviation subject matter expert within the organisation and will work closely with senior leadership to strengthen the company’s training capabilities, expand its aviation services offering, build strategic industry relationships, and identify new opportunities for growth.

Given the nature of the role, the successful candidate should be a well-respected and well-connected member of the aviation community, possessing strong professional relationships across airlines, regulatory bodies, training organisations, corporate flight departments, and the wider aviation industry. We are seeking an individual whose reputation, professionalism, integrity, and credibility inspire confidence and whose presence helps open doors, strengthen partnerships, and elevate the standing of the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be professional, approachable, commercially aware, and capable of building meaningful relationships at every level, from aspiring pilots and flight instructors to airline executives, regulators, government stakeholders, and industry leaders. They should be comfortable representing the company in meetings, conferences, media engagements, public speaking events, educational institutions, and industry forums.

Beyond training, this individual will act as an ambassador for the company, representing Zino Aviation across the wider aviation community and helping position the organisation as a trusted partner for pilot development, airline assessment services, aviation consultancy, professional standards, and aviation excellence.

This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of aviation training in Nigeria and across Africa while leaving a lasting impact on the next generation of aviation professionals.

The successful candidate will ultimately serve as the custodian of instructional excellence, professional standards, aviation best practices, and industry credibility throughout the organisation

Role Scope

The Head of Training, Standards & Aviation Services will oversee all aviation training, simulator operations, pilot assessment activities, instructional standards, mentorship initiatives, aviation consultancy projects, industry engagement activities, aviation business development efforts, and quality assurance functions.

The role combines technical leadership, training delivery, standards management, business development, quality assurance, industry representation, mentorship, and strategic advisory responsibilities.

This position requires an individual capable of balancing operational excellence with commercial awareness while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and instructional quality.

Key Responsibilites

Training Delivery & Simulator Instruction

Deliver Boeing 737NG simulator-based training programmes.
Conduct Jet Orientation Courses (JOC).
Conduct Pre-MCC preparation programmes.
Conduct Pre-Type Rating preparation programmes.
Conduct Pre-Line Training preparation programmes.
Conduct airline preparation and airline readiness programmes.
Deliver simulator familiarisation training.
Conduct recurrent and refresher training programmes where applicable.
Deliver customised simulator training programmes for individuals and organisations.
Develop new training products and programmes.
Ensure all training delivery meets the highest professional standards.

Ground School Instruction

Deliver aviation ground school training programmes.
Teach theoretical aviation subjects to aspiring pilots.
Conduct classroom-based instruction and practical aviation training.
Develop and maintain training presentations, lesson plans, and educational materials.
Support pilot knowledge development across various training programmes.
Assist in the continuous improvement of training curricula.
Contribute to the development of new aviation courses and programmes.

Pilot Assessments & Airline Recruitment Support

Conduct simulator assessments on behalf of airlines and aviation operators.
Evaluate pilot competency, technical ability, CRM skills, decision-making, and professionalism.
Conduct airline recruitment assessments and screening exercises.
Produce detailed assessment reports and recommendations.
Participate in pilot selection programmes.
Assist airlines and operators in identifying suitable pilot candidates.
Support psychometric and simulator-based recruitment programmes.

Training Standards, Compliance & Governance

Serve as the company’s lead authority on training standards and instructional quality.
Establish and maintain instructor standardisation programmes.
Develop and oversee training governance frameworks.
Ensure consistency across all training products, assessments, and instructional activities.
Conduct periodic reviews of training materials, manuals, SOPs, and instructor performance.
Promote a culture of professionalism, discipline, safety, and continuous improvement.
Monitor industry best practices and incorporate relevant improvements into company programmes.
Support regulatory compliance and quality assurance initiatives where applicable.

Training Standards & Quality Assurance

Maintain the highest instructional standards across all training activities.
Develop, review, and maintain training manuals, SOPs, guidance materials, and training documentation.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards.
Monitor training quality, effectiveness, and consistency.
Develop internal quality assurance systems.
Review and improve training programmes on an ongoing basis.
Ensure consistency in training delivery and assessment methodology.

Instructor Leadership & Development

Oversee simulator instructors and training personnel.
Conduct instructor onboarding, standardisation, and development.
Mentor and support instructional staff.
Provide guidance on instructional techniques and best practices.
Evaluate instructor performance and training effectiveness.
Build and maintain a culture of professionalism and instructional excellence.

Mentorship & Career Development

Play a leading role within the Zino Aviation Pilot Mentorship Programme.
Mentor aspiring pilots and aviation professionals.
Provide career guidance and professional development support.
Support pilot progression from training through employment.
Deliver mentorship workshops and career development sessions.
Act as a trusted advisor to mentorship participants.

Aviation Consultancy & Advisory Services

Support aviation consultancy projects.
Provide technical aviation expertise to clients.
Participate in aviation strategy and development engagements.
Assist with manpower development initiatives.
Support airline, government, and corporate aviation projects.
Provide aviation subject matter expertise across the organisation.

Business Development & Industry Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with airlines, private operators, aviation organisations, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
Promote Zino Aviation’s training, assessment, consultancy, and simulator services.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Support partnership development initiatives.
Conduct presentations and demonstrations for prospective clients.
Promote utilisation of the Boeing 737NG Flight Simulator.
Help secure airline assessment contracts, training contracts, and consultancy engagements.
Contribute directly to business growth and revenue generation.

Media, Public Speaking & Brand Representation

Represent Zino Aviation publicly when required.
Participate in media interviews, podcasts, webinars, and speaking engagements.
Support content creation initiatives.
Participate in marketing and promotional activities.
Deliver presentations at aviation conferences and industry events.
Act as a professional ambassador for the company.

STEM Outreach & Aviation Awareness

Participate in STEM programmes and educational outreach initiatives.
Visit schools, universities, and youth organisations to promote aviation careers.
Deliver aviation awareness presentations and workshops.
Support youth development and aviation inspiration programmes.
Help strengthen the company’s social impact activities.

Simulator Experiences & Public Programmes

Conduct simulator experience flights and aviation discovery programmes.
Deliver aviation experience sessions for members of the public.
Support corporate events and team-building programmes.
Ensure participants receive a safe, educational, and memorable experience.
Develop innovative public engagement programmes centred around aviation.

Strategic Development

Identify opportunities for new training products, services, and programmes.
Support the long-term growth strategy of the company.
Provide recommendations to leadership on training, operations, standards, and industry opportunities.
Support expansion initiatives and new business ventures.
Help position Zino Aviation as a leading aviation training, assessment, and consultancy organisation.

Preferred Skills

Mandatory Requirements

Retired Boeing 737NG Captain.
Valid or previously held ICAO ATPL.
Boeing 737NG Type Rating.
Extensive Boeing 737 operational experience.
Minimum 10 years of airline operational experience.
Previous experience in pilot training, instruction, assessment, or standards.
Strong understanding of airline training systems, SOPs, CRM, and competency-based training methodologies.
Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Highly Desirable

TRI/TRE/SFI qualification.
Line Training Captain experience.
Check Airman experience.
Chief Pilot experience.
Director of Training experience.
Head of Training experience.
Head of Flight Operations experience.
Airline training management experience.
Experience developing training manuals and training programmes.
Experience conducting simulator assessments and pilot evaluations.
Experience working with airline recruitment and assessment programmes.

Professional Competencies

Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Strong leadership and mentoring ability.
Excellent report-writing skills.
Strong commercial awareness.
Excellent relationship-building capability.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
High professional standards and integrity.
Strong organisational and planning skills.
Ability to represent the company professionally.
Strong public speaking ability.
Passion for developing future aviation professionals.

Personal Attributes

Retired Boeing 737NG Captain with a desire to remain actively involved in aviation.
Respected within the aviation industry.
Professional, approachable, and credible.
Passionate about training, mentorship, and aviation development.
Entrepreneurial mindset.
Strong ownership mentality.
Comfortable engaging with senior executives, regulators, airline management, students, government officials, and members of the public.
Positive ambassador for the aviation industry.

Success In This Role Will Be Measured By

Growth in simulator utilisation.
Quality of training delivery.
Client satisfaction levels.
Growth in airline and operator partnerships.
Quality of pilot assessment services.
Development of new training products and programmes.
Strength of mentorship programme outcomes.
Growth in aviation consultancy opportunities.
Industry visibility and brand reputation.
Revenue contribution from training and aviation services.
Development and maintenance of world-class training standards.
Consistency and quality of instructor performance.
Strength of assessment and evaluation systems.
Professional reputation of Zino Aviation within the aviation industry.
Quality and effectiveness of training governance processes.
Contribution to the strategic growth of Zino Aviation.

Salary

Competitive

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed in this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified, nor shall this document be considered a contract for employment.

Additionally, as Zino Aviation continues to expand its training, assessment, consultancy, and aviation services offerings, responsibilities and structures may evolve over time to accommodate business growth and strategic opportunities.

Reporting Structure

Reports To:

CEO / Founder

Direct Reports (Current & Future State):

Simulator Instructors
Ground School Instructors
Training Coordinators
Aviation Mentors
Contract Training Personnel
Standards & Quality Personnel
Future Training Staff

Benefits

Opportunity to shape the future of aviation training in Nigeria and Africa.
Opportunity to lead one of the region’s most innovative aviation training initiatives.
Direct access to leadership and strategic decision-making.
Opportunity to mentor and develop future aviation professionals.
Performance-based salary growth.
Exposure to aviation consultancy, training, recruitment, and development projects.
Flexible and dynamic work environment.
Opportunity to become a key public representative of Zino Aviation.
Long-term career stability and impact.
Opportunity to build a lasting legacy within the aviation industry.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday

(08:00 to 16:00)

Work Location:

Victoria Island, Lagos

(Full Time, In Person)

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