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Type Rating Instructor (m/w/divers) – A220 (BD500)

LAT OPS DE, one of Europe’s leading Approved Training Organizations (ATO), is seeking experienced A220 (BD500) pilots to join the training team. The successful candidate will undergo further qualification to become a Type Rating Instructor (TRI) for the A220 (BD500) fleet.

Key Facts

Location: Frankfurt am Main
Field of Work: Training and Education
Employment Type: Part-time (40–80%)
Entry Level: Direct Entry
Contract Duration: 18 months

Responsibilities

• Conducting theoretical and practical training in accordance with LAT OPS DE training standards.
• Preparing training sessions to meet specific customer requirements.
• Developing and enhancing training materials and documentation.

Requirements

• EASA ATPL license.
• Valid MPA type rating for the BD500.
• Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Minimum ICAO English Level 4.
• Minimum of 2,000 hours of MPA experience.
• Minimum of 1,000 hours on the BD500, with at least 200 hours accumulated within the last 12 months.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong social and didactic skills, team orientation, and a customer-focused mindset.
• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to increase the employment level (if applicable) to 80% during the qualification phase (approx. 3 months).

About Lufthansa Aviation Training

Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) is a world leader in aviation training, employing approximately 1,200 staff across ten training sites in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the USA. Serving a portfolio of around 250 airlines, including the Lufthansa Group, LAT provides comprehensive training solutions using simulators for all major aircraft types, alongside emergency and service training equipment for cabin crews.

About Lufthansa Aviation Training Operations Germany GmbH

Based in Berlin with additional training locations in Frankfurt, Munich, and Essen, Lufthansa Aviation Training Operations Germany GmbH is part of the LAT group. As an EASA-approved training organization, it provides an extensive portfolio of cockpit and crew training for a wide variety of aircraft types.