Director of Operations - Commercial Aviation Training (CAT)
CAE Inc. —Gatwick Airport
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
Head of Operations
GPP —Redhill
- £70,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
1d
Director of Operations
Circle Health Group —Beckenham
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Hospital
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
4d
Head of Operations
National Garden Scheme —East Clandon
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Bereavement leave
Quick apply
5d
Divisional Director of Operations (DDO)
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust —Worthing
- £112,782 - £129,783 a year
- Full-time
Group Head of Data Protection
1st Central —Haywards Heath
- From £100,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- No degree
Head of Business Delivery
Civil Aviation Authority —Gatwick Airport
- Up to £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
3d
Independent Non Executive Director
Police Federation of England and Wales —Leatherhead
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
7d
Director - Colleague Privacy
American Express —Burgess Hill
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Life insurance
10d
Director of Finance and Operations
Dunottar School —Reigate
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
HEAD OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
London Borough of Bromley —London Borough of Bromley
- Call to connect
- Leadership
- School
Head of Sales Operations
Infovista —Guildford
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Director of Corporate Services
Police Federation of England and Wales —Leatherhead
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
9d
Head of Live-in Commercial Performance
Trinity Homecare —Worcester Park
- Up to £55,000 a year
Operations Director, Exhibitions and Technical Production
Jack Morton Worldwide —Leatherhead
- Bar
- Management
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
Business Planning and Performance Director
AtkinsRéalis —Leatherhead
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
4d
Strategic Network Advisor - Director
Information Services Group —Guildford
- Full-time
- Remote
- Sales
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
Managing Director, Agentis Pharmacy
Ashtons Hospital Pharmacy Services Limited —Brighton
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Business
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
9d
Directors/ Managing Directors in Restructuring
CRS Ltd —London
Business Development Director
Russell Publishing —Brasted
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Work from home
7d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for director of operations in handcross

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Director of Operations - Commercial Aviation Training (CAT)

CAE Inc. -
Gatwick Airport

Apply Now

Job details

Qualifications

Engineering
Bachelor's degree
Business
Leadership

Full job description

À propos de ce poste

We’re seeking a Director of Operations – EMEA to lead the region’s operational strategy and day-to-day execution—building the infrastructure, systems, and teams that enable safe, compliant, and profitable growth. You’ll oversee core operational functions across our training centres, including training delivery support, asset reliability and lifecycle strategy, supplier management and procurement, IT/business systems, sales strategy support, and talent development. Working closely with regional and global leaders, you’ll turn growth plans into scalable, high-performing operations that deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Key accountabilities

Operational strategy and execution

Define and deliver the EMEA operations strategy aligned to business growth plans and global standards.
Ensure operational readiness to meet current demand—and scale for future training growth.
Embed scalable processes, systems, and governance across the region.
Drive accountability for performance against EMEA Operations KPIs and success metrics.
Partner with Sales Leadership on go-to-market priorities and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders.

Asset and infrastructure management

Own the regional asset strategy for simulators and training devices (acquisition, deployment, upgrades, relocation, and lifecycle optimisation).
Deliver CAPEX allocation for facilities, equipment, and upgrades—ensuring investment is targeted and value-driven.
Optimise asset positioning to maximise utilisation, customer satisfaction, and financial return.
Build robust business cases for capital investments and infrastructure initiatives.
Ensure assets meet or exceed reliability and quality targets; act quickly where performance falls short.

Service delivery and performance

Enable consistent, high-quality service delivery for internal stakeholders and customers.
Partner with Commercial and Training Centre leaders to identify and deliver growth opportunities.
Ensure IT and business systems meet operational needs and align with group strategy.
Ensure wet training delivery meets all regulatory requirements and supports both current courseware and future development.

People leadership

Lead and develop a high-performing regional operations leadership team.
Build capability, engagement, and succession across operational disciplines.
Champion a strong safety, quality, and continuous improvement culture.
Promote cross-regional collaboration to break down operational silos and share best practices.

Suppliers, safety, and compliance

Own supplier strategy, contracts, and performance management across the region.
Ensure compliance with health and safety, regulatory, legal, and quality standards.
Act as the senior escalation point for operational risk and resilience.

Scope and impact

Geographical Scope: EMEA - we have operational training sites in most key countries across EMEA

Direct Reports: Functional and regional operations leaders (circa 400 heads in total org chart)

Financial Accountability: Significant operating and capital budgets

Assets: High‑value training devices and infrastructure

Experience and capabilities

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams, with senior operations leadership experience in aviation, training, engineering, or other asset-intensive environments.
Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with a track record of delivering results at pace.
Proven experience managing complex supplier ecosystems and high-value capital assets.
Demonstrated people leadership across multiple countries and cultures.
Comfortable operating in a global, matrixed organisation and influencing senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in regulated training and/or other safety-critical environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Advanced or postgraduate qualification is desirable.

** We are not accepting agency submissions for this role**

À propos de CAE

À CAE, notre mission est claire : contribuer à rendre le monde plus sécuritaire. Depuis près de 80 ans, nous faisons progresser l’innovation en simulation, en formation et en préparation aux missions afin de soutenir des opérations critiques partout dans le monde. Grâce à des technologies avancées, nous aidons nos clients à travailler plus intelligemment, plus rapidement et de façon plus durable. Joignez‑vous à une organisation guidée par sa raison d’être, où les idées audacieuses sont encouragées, où la collaboration fait avancer les choses et où votre développement alimente notre réussite commune.

Type d'emploi

Régulier

Égalité des chances et mesures d’adaptation

CAE s’engage à offrir des chances égales à tous les candidats, sans égard à la race, à la nationalité, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l’identité ou à l’expression de genre, à l’orientation sexuelle, au handicap, à la neurodiversité, au statut d’ancien combattant, à l’âge ou à toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Nous encourageons les personnes qui ne répondent pas à tous les critères à poser leur candidature. Des mesures d’adaptation raisonnables sont offertes au besoin — communiquez avec votre recruteur ou écrivez à CAECarrieres‑[email protected].

Protection des données

Déclaration de confidentialité

CAE remercie tous les candidats de leur intérêt. Toutefois, seules les personnes dont le profil et l’expérience répondent aux exigences du poste seront contactées.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

director of operations jobs in handcross

Director of Operations - Commercial Aviation Training (CAT)

Head of Operations

Director of Operations

Head of Operations

Divisional Director of Operations (DDO)

Group Head of Data Protection

Head of Business Delivery

Independent Non Executive Director

Director - Colleague Privacy

Director of Finance and Operations

HEAD OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

Head of Sales Operations

Director of Corporate Services

Head of Live-in Commercial Performance

Operations Director, Exhibitions and Technical Production

Business Planning and Performance Director

Strategic Network Advisor - Director

Managing Director, Agentis Pharmacy

Directors/ Managing Directors in Restructuring

Business Development Director

I want to receive the latest job alerts for director of operations in handcross

Explore jobs in more locations

À propos de CAE

Type d'emploi

Égalité des chances et mesures d’adaptation

Protection des données

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected