Just out of interest, I have a copy of the Gulf Air Audit checklist for FTO's.
It states that the Head of Training :
Shall have extensive experience in training AS A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR for professional (i.e NOT PPL) pilot licences and possess sound manegerial capability. The HT shall hold or have held, in 3 years prior to first appointment as a HT, a professional pilot licence and rating(s) issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1, related to the flying course being conducted.
I shall say no more.