Kamaka Air, LLC Training Manager Honolulu, HI · Full time Company website

The Training Manager leads flight and ground operations training, ensures regulatory compliance, and serves as a subject matter expert in flight programs. Drives safety, proficiency, and consistency across all training initiatives.

About Kamaka Air, LLC

What We Do at Kamaka Air

At Kamaka Air, we deliver fast, flexible, and reliable air charter services across Hawaii and beyond. Our mission is to move what matters—safely, efficiently, and with a personal touch.

Why Join Us?

We’re more than just an air carrier—we’re a tight-knit team with a passion for aviation, precision, and service. What sets us apart? Our commitment to safety, our can-do spirit, and the trust we’ve built with clients who count on us to deliver—every time.

Ready to take flight with a company that values your skills and fuels your growth? Kamaka Air is where your aviation career takes off.

Description

Job Responsibilities

1.   Training Program Development and Implementation

  • Develop and implement comprehensive training programs specific to the air cargo industry, including topics such as flight and ground training, cargo handling, safety procedures, security protocols, equipment operation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Train and manage flight and ground instructors to deliver effective training and ensure consistency across departments.
  • Schedule and conduct regular training across departments (HAZMAT, TSA, Forklift, and Grounds, Sim, and Flight operations) to ensure that employees are well-equipped to perform their jobs efficiently.
  • Seek continuous improvement by assessing implemented programs to meet company and industry standards.

2.   Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure that training programs adhere to local, national, and international aviation regulations, and that all staff are trained in compliance with relevant laws.
  • Lead record audits and inspections by maintaining accurate training records and ensuring all staff are up to date with the required certifications.
  • Review and update Pilot Records Database (PRD) to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements for all pilots.
  • Assist in revising and updating training manuals to ensure accuracy and alignment with current procedures and standards.

3.   Flight Operations and Programs

  • Serve as Jet Insight subject matter expert, train Flight Coordinators and provide support with scheduling and flight coordination activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Oversee instructors and provide feedback on their performance as well as ongoing coaching and training as necessary.
  • Create schedules for direct reports and track and manage their attendance.
  • Communicate effectively with instructors to meet departmental expectations.

Physical Duties and Requirements

  • Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk and use a computer.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
  • Must be able to adhere to process protocol.
  • Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner.
  • Must be able to communicate with employees regarding concerns in a confidential manner.
  • Occasional travel between office locations or to off-site meetings/events.
  • Maintains current 293,297, 299, Flight Instructor and Check Airman Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Fly Cessna Caravan 208B as Pilot in Command (PIC)
  • Competent in Microsoft 365 Suite and Kamaka Air's scheduling software.
  • Current CFI, but CFII desirable.
  • Ability to complete tasks expeditiously while identifying methods to improve the training environment and capabilities.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm for delivering effective and engaging training sessions.


Benefits Include:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance


Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary

$65,000 - $75,000 per year