Head of Training School - Safran Seats Dubai M/F

Job description

Ready to take part in shaping the future of aerospace in the Middle East? Safran Seats is expanding its industrial footprint with a brand-new production plant, bringing our expertise even closer to customers and the region's dynamic aviation hub. Here, our teams will deliver top-tier Business and Economy Class seats, supporting airline partners. To join this exciting new journey, we are now seeking a Head of Training School – a key role at the heart of our growth.

As the Head of Training School, you will lead and develop the training organization supporting Final Assembly Lines/Cells and Sub-Parts Assembly, ensuring that all trainers and operational staff are equipped with the skills, competencies and certifications required to meet safety, quality and production requirements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing a dedicated team of trainers, setting objectives and providing ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Defining and deploying the training strategy and curriculum for Final Assembly and Sub-Parts Assembly, aligned with production and quality standards.
• Designing and implementing new or improved training programmes, materials, and methods based on evolving product and process needs.
• Managing the Training School's operational budget, including facilities, equipment, and coordination with external training providers.
• Overseeing training and accreditation requirements for all direct staff, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and customer expectations.
• Sharing best practices with other training schools across the Safran organization.
• Coaching and developing trainers to elevate on-the-job training capability.
• Deploying digital and Industry 4.0 tools to modernise workforce upskilling.
• Anticipating ramp-up, attrition and skills evolution through a structured, medium-term training plan.
• Ensuring training covers core operational topics such as quality, HSE, and other critical aerospace requirements.
• Communicating and presenting training plans, progress, and outcomes to Asembly leadership and stakeholders.

Location

Dubai, UAE - Proven experience leading and managing training teams or a training school, ideally in a production environment.

• Strong ability to motivate and develop trainers and cross-functional teams.
• In-depth understanding of Final Assembly and production processes.
• Solid experience in curriculum design and training programme development.
• Change management expertise and experience successfully implementing -improvement projects.
• Formal training or Train-the-Trainer qualification.
• Experience with aerospace training accreditations and certification requirements could be a plus
• Familiarity with digital or Industry 4.0 training tools (desirable).
• Analytical skills and experience in monitoring training effectiveness using data and KPIs.