About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Area Operations Lead to provide leadership and operational oversight across multiple aviation training centres within the CAT South region.
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Area Operations Lead to provide leadership and operational oversight across multiple aviation training centres within the CAT South region.
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Area Operations Lead to provide leadership and operational oversight across multiple aviation training centres within the CAT South region.
The Area Operations Lead is accountable for delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused pilot training operations while ensuring consistent standards, regulatory compliance, asset reliability, workforce capability, and financial performance across all assigned sites.
The successful candidate will lead local operations teams, drive operational excellence, support business growth, and act as a key partner to regional leadership and commercial stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership




Lead operational performance across multiple training centres in the CAT South region including, but not limited to, Spain & Italy.
Ensure delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient training operations.
Monitor and improve KPIs relating to customer experience, simulator utilisation, quality, and operational performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sites.
People Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop operational managers and local leadership teams.
Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Support workforce planning, succession planning, recruitment, and talent development.
Ensure consistent implementation of policies, processes, and best practices across all locations.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
Develop strong relationships with customers and strategic partners.
Act as a senior escalation point for operational iss

📌 Area Operations Leader (España)
🏢 CAE Defence & Security – Indo-Pacific
📍 España