Cabin Crew Training Instructor
Ascend Airways is seeking a dynamic and experienced Cabin Crew Training Instructor to join its growing team. The successful candidate will deliver exceptional training to crew members and customers, ensuring safety, service excellence, and professional growth.
Ascend Airways operates a modern fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft (NG and MAX) in the ACMI market, with its first operational base at London Gatwick. Founded on the legacy of Synergy Aviation and acquired by Avia Solutions Group, the company is committed to the highest standards of safety and customer service, aligning its business decisions with the UK’s Jet Zero strategy.
This role is based in Gatwick, but will require travel within the UK and overseas to support training delivery and the ACMI business model. Flexibility and the ability to spend time away from home are essential. Flying duties will be rostered outside of training events, potentially including operational flights, line checks, and cabin monitoring checks.
The expected earnings are up to £36,000 inclusive of hourly Flight Pay, Daily Training Supplement, and Per Diem while away from base. The basic salary is £29,500.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive ground school courses to both Cabin Crew and pilots of the company and its customers.
- Deliver training courses in a consistently professional manner.
- Utilize various instructional methods to cater to different learning styles.
- Contribute to the development of training materials and resources.
- Mentor and support new crew members and instructors during training and onboarding.
- Provide constructive and timely feedback to both Cabin Services and Training Management.
- Ensure consistency and quality assurance of all training content.
- Fulfill assigned duties and office days as required by the Head of Cabin Crew Training.
- Promote and implement potential areas of improvement and innovation to maintain high levels of delivery.
- Participate in departmental Audits and Reviews as required by the Head of Cabin Crew Training.
- Attend regular training team meetings.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Participate in continuous professional development opportunities.
Requirements:
- A minimum of two years of training and assessment experience with a commercial airline (classroom setting).
- Train the Trainer or recognized teaching and learning qualification.
- Experience delivering SEP/SOP/Fire and Smoke/Wet Drills/Aircraft-specific training in a classroom/practical setting.
- A good understanding of UK CAA regulations.
- Experience in delivering training to diverse groups.
- Operational experience as an in-charge Senior Cabin Crew Member (SCCM).
- Dangerous Goods qualification is desirable.
Desirable (But Not Essential):
- Dangerous Goods qualification.
- CRMT Certificate and experience of delivery.
- AET Level 3 or equivalent.
- Valid CIN and the ability to deliver UK DfT aviation security courses.
- Experience on the 737NG, -8 Max.
- Experience conducting line checks and onboard compliance checks.
- UK CCA and UK Cabin Crew Medical.
Ascend Airways provides a supportive, inclusive, and appealing work environment with opportunities for career advancement.