Flight Instructor (FI/CRI/IRI)
Join Astonfly, a leading ATO-approved flight school delivering ab initio airline pilot training and recognized by major airlines.
About Astonfly
Astonfly is an airline pilot training school operating under ATO approval. As an exclusive partner in France for Ryanair, Astonfly is recognized by leading airlines. The school fosters an enthusiastic, dynamic, and ambitious team, supported by modern facilities, a state-of-the-art aircraft fleet, advanced educational resources, and a commitment to continuous progress. Astonfly is a sister company to ASTONJET, a key player in European business aviation.
The Role
Astonfly seeks qualified and experienced professionals to join its teaching team as Flight Instructors. This role requires expertise in the following competencies: FI (Flight Instructor), CRI (Class Rating Instructor), and/or IRI (Instrument Rating Instructor). The successful candidate will contribute to the school's growth and success, collaborate within a team, and deliver high-quality training to meet client expectations. Astonfly offers support for obtaining additional certifications, such as Night FI, FI-I, FE, CRI-I, IRI-I, CRE, and IRE, based on the candidate's qualifications and career aspirations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct flight missions, including practical flight instruction and flight exams.
- Deliver theoretical lessons, simulator sessions, and conduct briefings/debriefings.
- Develop educational materials and update documentation as required.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL) for airplanes.
- Class rating on single-engine piston (SEP) and multi-engine piston (MEP) airplanes.
- At least an experienced FI qualification, with CRI and/or IRI qualifications being advantageous.
- Instrument Rating (IR SE and IR ME).
- Operational English proficiency meeting FCL.055 Level 5 and/or English Level C1.
Professional Experience & Interpersonal Skills:
- Minimum of 500 flight hours, including at least 200 hours of instruction (mandatory).
- Possession of a FI Night qualification (mandatory).
- Demonstrated ability to proactively contribute to a growing organization.
- Possesses a responsible, autonomous, dynamic, and client-oriented approach.
- Strong collaboration skills with various company departments.