Tigers Wings is looking for an experienced Operations Manager with a solid background in running and scaling an aviation institute, pilot training academy, aviation education business, or similar training-led organization.
The person will be responsible for managing day-to-day institute operations, defining and improving the curriculum, aligning trainers and faculty, driving student admissions, building institutional partnerships, and owning the P& L of the business.
The role will cover multiple aviation training verticals, including pilot training pathways, cabin crew training, aviation ground staff training, aircraft maintenance training, airport operations, aviation management, and international aviation career programs.
The key objective is to scale student admissions from 100 students to 1,000 students over the next 2 years.
Key Responsibilities
Institute Operations & P& L Ownership
Manage the overall operations of the aviation institute, including admissions, training delivery, trainer coordination, student experience, compliance, budgeting, revenue growth, and profitability.




The Operations Manager will be expected to run the institute as an independent business unit and ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual targets are achieved.
Curriculum Development
Define, structure, and continuously improve aviation training programs across multiple verticals, including:
Pilot foundation and pilot pathway programs Cabin crew training Aviation ground staff training Aircraft maintenance training Airport operations Aviation management Ground school preparation Soft skills, grooming, communication, and interview preparation International pilot training and aviation career pathway modules The curriculum should be industry-aligned, practical, scalable, and suitable for students pursuing domestic and international aviation careers.
Trainer & Faculty Management
Identify, onboard, align, and manage trainers, aviation consultants, guest faculty, ex-pilots, cabin crew professionals

📌 Operations manager (Chennai)
🏢 Tigers Wings Aviation Academy
📍 Chennai