VHR is supporting a leading aerospace organisation in the search for a Head of Training School to lead and develop a training function supporting Final Assembly and Sub-Assembly operations in the UAE.

This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the workforce is equipped with the skills, competencies and certifications required to meet demanding safety, quality and production standards. The successful candidate will establish and drive the training strategy, manage a team of trainers, and develop training programmes that support operational excellence and business growth. 

• Lead and manage the Training School, including trainers and training support personnel.
• Develop and deploy training strategies and curricula aligned with operational, quality and customer requirements.
• Design, implement and continuously improve training programmes, materials and delivery methods.
• Manage training budgets, facilities, equipment and external training providers.
• Ensure compliance with training accreditation, certification and aerospace industry standards.
• Develop medium-term workforce training plans to support production growth and evolving business needs.
• Analyse training effectiveness through KPIs and workforce readiness metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and modern learning approaches.
• Implement digital learning and Industry 4.0 training solutions where appropriate.
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, HSE and HR teams to ensure training supports business objectives.
• Lead training-related change management initiatives and support organisational development efforts. 

Essential

• Proven experience leading and managing training teams, academies or training schools.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing, assembly or production environments.
• Experience developing training curricula and competency-based learning programmes.
• Demonstrated change management experience.
• Formal training qualification or Train-the-Trainer certification.
• Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse training performance data and implement improvements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Desirable

• Experience within the aerospace, aviation or highly regulated manufacturing sectors.
• Knowledge of aerospace training accreditation and certification requirements.
• Exposure to digital learning platforms and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale production ramp-up environments.