Permanent

Position: Director of Training
Location: Bangkok
Company: Global Leading ATS Academies
Reporting to: Global Managing Director

Key functions:

• Take full operational responsibility for establishing, leading, and developing, including the new training site in Bangkok.
• Play a central, pioneering role as the very first formal employee in Bangkok to build the local organization from the ground up.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of Air Traffic Control (ATC) training and related services in strict alignment with our standards.
• Lead, motivate, and scale a growing local team of training staff and support functions.
• Build and manage a regional pool of Subject Matter Expert (SME) consultants.
• Closely collaborate with customers and partners to support business development and commercial activities within the region.
• Combine high-level operational leadership and people management with hands-on involvement in training delivery when required.
• Work closely with Training, Sales, and Marketing colleagues primarily based in Sweden.
• Involves travel within Southeast Asia and internationally as required by the business.

The candidate:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience within ATC/ATM or aviation-related organizations.
• An operational Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO) background and/or experience working within a training environment is highly preferred.
• Fluency in both verbal and written Thai, combined with a deep, strong understanding of Thai and Southeast Asian cultures.
• Strong business English communication skills for global collaboration.
• Proven track record in leadership and people management.
• A natural curiosity and keen interest in business and commercial development.
• Highly structured, confident in planning, relationship-oriented, and decisive with a strong desire to take ownership and build sustainable results in a growing setup.

Your Opportunity & Impact:

• A professional, international working environment surrounded by a diverse, ambitious, and highly competent team that values collaboration and high employee engagement.
• A unique, career-defining opportunity and training delivery strategies across Southeast Asia from day one.
• Direct influence over how the local organization develops over time, leaving a significant footprint on the company’s long-term regional success.