Job SummaryThe Manager, Flight Operations Training & Recruitment provides strategic and operational leadership for pilot training and recruitment across all Porter Airlines fleets. This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of training and recruitment programs while ensuring consistency, standardization, and operational excellence.Leading a team of Standards Pilots and the Coordinator, Flight Operations Training & Recruitment, the Manager partners with Flight Operations, Crew Planning, Safety, People & Culture, and other key stakeholders to execute Porter Airlines' unified training strategy, support pilot recruitment initiatives, and deliver a high-performing training environment.The Manager ensures all training and recruitment activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and departmental objectives, while leveraging data, technology, and continuous improvement to support the organization's growth.Duties & ResponsibilitiesOversee the day-to-day delivery of pilot training and recruitment activities across all fleetsLead, coach, and support Standards Pilots and the Coordinator, Flight Operations Training & Recruitment, fostering instructor development, standardization, and continuous improvement across simulator, ground school, recruitment, line indoctrination, and pilot checking functionsDevelop, implement, and monitor operational controls, dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and data analytics to measure performance, leverage AI tools, and drive continuous improvement initiativesEnsure consistency and standardization across training programs, instructional practices, operational procedures, recruitment processes, and competency-based assessment standardsOversee the coordination of pilot recruitment activities, including assessments, simulator evaluations, interviews, hiring events, and recruitment-to-training timelines to support operational readiness and resource planningCoordinate training and recruitment activities with Flight Operations, Crew Planning, Safety, People & Culture,



and other operational stakeholders to support organizational prioritiesEnsure all training activities are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, approved training programs, company manuals, and operational standardsActively participate in Porter's Safety Management System (SMS) by reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations and promoting the Company's Safety PolicyPerform other duties as assignedBehavioural CompetenciesConcern for Safety:Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a protected environment for self and others.Teamwork:Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.Passenger/Customer Service:Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).Initiative:Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.Results Focus:Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization's standards.Fostering Communication:Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.Exemplifying Integrity: Treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with team members and the broader community.Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.People Leadership: Assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.Leading Change: Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods,



and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond.QualificationsPost-secondary education in Aviation, Business, Training, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of aviation training or related experienceStrong understanding of aviation training systems, regulatory requirements, and operational standardsExperience managing operational training activities within a regulated environment is considered an assetTechnical proficiency in spreadsheet development, reporting, and dashboard creation using Google Workspace, Tableau, or similar business intelligence toolsExperience leveraging data analysis to support operational decision-making and continuous improvementExperience in project management and leading cross-functional initiativesExperience using AI tools, including agentic AI, to enhance operational effectiveness and training outcomesExperience leading or supporting organizational change management initiatives and applying change management frameworksStrong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain exceptional attention to detail, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative in a fast-paced environmentProven resilience and ability to work effectively under pressure while balancing multiple projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholdersLocationToronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ) #LI-HybridCompany DescriptionSince 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter's fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline in the World Airline Star Rating. Visit www.Flyporter.Com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Flight Operations Training And Recruitment (Toronto)
🏢 Porter Airlines
📍 Toronto