General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.  

Reference number

2026-188043  

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Production/ repair manager

Job title

Head of Training School - Safran Seats Dubai M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

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.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Location: Dubai, UAE

Candidate skills & requirements

- 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.

Job location

Job location

Mideast, United Arab Emirates

City (-ies)

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Master Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years