Airbus | Instructor

About the Role

Airbus Asia Training Centre is recruiting a permanent Type Rating Instructor/Examiner based in Singapore. This role involves instructing and assessing airline crews converting to Airbus aircraft, covering operational, technical, performance, and emergency procedures. The instructor will utilize various training devices, including full-flight simulators, and classroom facilities. Responsibilities include supporting international customers, representing Airbus to aviation authorities, assisting the Head of Training, conducting base and line training, and contributing to instructor assessment and standardization activities. The position offers global collaboration and development opportunities within management or project roles.

About the Employer

Airbus Asia Training Centre, located in the Singapore Area, Singapore, is seeking to fill this Flight Instructor position.

About the Role & Responsibilities

• Instruct and/or check airline crews on Airbus aircraft, covering operational, technical, and performance aspects.
• Deliver training using Flight Training Devices, Fixed Base Simulators, Full Flight Simulators, aircraft, and lecture rooms.
• Ensure crews can safely perform all normal and emergency procedures.
• Conduct theoretical training for type-rating, flight operations, and aircraft performance courses.
• Comply with Airbus policies, standards, and standardization requirements.
• Deliver training within defined time limits and evaluate crew progression.
• Determine when additional training is required to achieve proficiency.
• Conduct base training and line training, including Initial Operating Experience (IOE), on applicable Airbus aircraft.
• Conduct aircraft type-rating skill tests, license proficiency checks, and operator proficiency checks.
• Assist the Head of Training with reviewing/developing training programs and assessing instructors.
• Perform standardization duties and maintain a high level of airmanship in a multicultural environment.
• Support flight-training audits and FSTD qualifications.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head of Training.
• Conduct flight and simulator training for international customers.
• Represent Airbus before operators and authorities.

Requirements

• EASA ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence).
• EASA Medical Class 1 certificate.
• Valid EASA type rating on the relevant Airbus aircraft type.
• Valid EASA instructor certificate on the relevant Airbus type, unrestricted for LIFUS (Landing in Low Visibility) or Landing Training.
• Minimum of 8,000 total flight hours.
• Minimum of 5,000 hours on large jet aircraft.
• Minimum of 2,500 hours as Captain.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours on Airbus FBW (Fly-by-Wire) aircraft type or types.
• Minimum of 500 hours as Captain or instructor assigned to conduct LIFUS/IOE.
• Hold or have held a Low Visibility Operations qualification.
• Completed at least one autoland in an Airbus FBW aircraft as Captain.
• Hold or have held an ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards) approval qualification.
• Fluent English and a minimum English Language Proficiency Rating of 5.
• Provide a CV, medical documentation, and licenses.
• Demonstrate awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to integrity.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• EASA examiner certificate on the relevant Airbus type.
• Base training or Base Training Assessment expertise.
• Completion of the Airbus Pilot Instructor Course (APIC).

Benefits

• Permanent position.
• Opportunities to work with global teams and develop expertise in management or project roles.
• Support for flexible working and collaboration.
• Promotion of an inclusive, diverse, and equal-opportunity working environment.