Director Of Operations - Commercial Aviation Training (cat)

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10+ years senior operations leadership
Aviation or asset-intensive environment experience
Complex supplier ecosystem management
** The Director of Operations for EMEA at CAE will lead the operational strategy and execution across the region's training centers, focusing on infrastructure, compliance, and performance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of senior operations leadership experience in aviation or asset-intensive environments, and will be responsible for optimizing resources and ensuring high-quality service delivery. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves defining and delivering the EMEA operations strategy aligned with business growth plans and global standards.
  • Candidates will own the regional asset strategy for simulators and training devices, ensuring reliability and maximizing financial return.
  • The position requires leading a high-performing regional operations leadership team while championing a strong safety and quality culture.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Director of Operations for EMEA at CAE will lead the operational strategy and execution across the region's training centers, focusing on infrastructure, compliance, and performance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of senior operations leadership experience in aviation or asset-intensive environments, and will be responsible for optimizing resources and ensuring high-quality service delivery. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years senior operations leadership
  • Aviation or asset-intensive environment experience
  • Complex supplier ecosystem management
  • High-value capital asset lifecycle strategy
  • Multi-country people leadership across cultures
  • Global matrix organization influence skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in regulated safety-critical environments
  • Advanced or postgraduate qualification preferred
  • Strong continuous improvement culture championing
  • Cross-regional collaboration and best practice sharing

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years leading multi-disciplinary teams
  • Senior operations leadership in aviation or engineering
  • Proven track record managing complex supplier ecosystems
  • Demonstrated people leadership across multiple countries
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business

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