Group Training Planning and Resources Manager

Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 110 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Group Training Planning and Resources Manager
Based in Budapest

Purpose of the role
Group Training Planning and Resource Manager reports to the Group Training Operations Team Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring training resources are aligned with demand and that all approved group training activities are planned according to internal requirements;
• Ensuring the development and maintenance of a long-term training forecast, including budgeting and training personnel demand;
• Supporting and implementing data analytics processes in Crew Training Planning;
• Managing and supervising simulator slot capacity, landing training aircraft slot capacity and external training facility portfolio;
• Managing and exercising oversight on Wizz Air Group Crew Training Planning related activities, including cross AOC training events;
• Implementing flight crew and cabin crew training planning, strategic directives related to Wizz Air Group training;
• In conjunction with the Group Training Planner, ensuring the development, implementation and oversight of the training planning processes in accordance with the ATO and applicable regulatory requirements;
• In conjunction with the Flight Crew Onboarding Supervisor, ensuring the timely commencement of required training for onboarding in compliance with company and regulatory requirements;
• In conjunction with the Flight Crew Onboarding Assistant, providing support to Flight crew regarding onboarding matters;
• In conjunction with the ATO Training Supervisor, ensuring that the development, implementation, and oversight of trainee onboarding and training administrative processes are in accordance with the ATO and applicable regulatory requirements;
• Providing periodic reports on training planning and resources;
• Liaising with AOC Crew Training Managers on all training planning and resources matters;
• Liaising with Senior Manager Flight Crew Training on all training planning and resources matters;
• Liaising with Senior Manager Cabin Crew Training on all training planning and resources matters;
• Participating in Meetings to align on team goals in accordance with the group training meeting matrix.

Authorities of the Function:

• Define and modify mathematical formulas used in forecasting;
• Handle Simulator slots within the Group;
• Define best practices in crew training planning matters.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• 2+ years of aviation management experience

Hard Skills

• Experience on computer programs relevant to the responsibilities (Word, Excel, PPT etc.)
• Specialized training as per GT OMM

Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree.

Language
Fluent English (Both written and spoken)

Skills And Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with focus on Team work
• Comprehensive knowledge of the applicable regulations and associated requirements;
• Knowledge of presentation techniques;
• Knowledge of feedback and coaching techniques;
• Capable of motivating and developing others by providing support and guidance.

When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.