Etihad Airways | Instructor

Synopsis

Chief Flight Instructor is responsible for the supervision of flight simulation training instructors and for the standardisation of the delivery of all flight instruction and flight simulation instruction for the Approved Training Organizations ATO.

Accountabilities

• Standardisation of all instructors reporting to him/her and the provision of instructor briefing materials related to flight and flight simulation training.
• Ensure sufficient qualified personnel for the training is available
• The CFI shall be responsible for ensuring that suitable arrangements are in place for the signing of all course completion certificates for any courses offered by EAT by both the HT and the CFI.
• Qualify standardisation instructors
• Supervise daily simulator operations
• Attend required department meetings
• Perform duties and supervision of external Flight Training

Education & Experience

• Secondary school (A-Level or equivalent) certificate
• Hold a current GCAA CPL/IR or ATPL with FI privileges, or ICAO equivalent acceptable for reciprocal recognition by the GCAA
• Meet other applicable GCAA regulatory requirements as outlined in CAR-FCL and CAR-ORA relating to the specified position
• Hold the following flying-related qualifications:
• Class 1 medical
• ELP level 5 or better
• Minimum 3 years in the aviation industry as a pilot/flight instructor
• Minimum 2000 hours flying experience including 1000 hours as PIC
• Minimum recent experience (at date of appointment):
• Must have provided Instruction within the past 3 years
• Minimum 1000 hours as Instructor (A)
• Minimum 500 hours multi-engine (A)

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world’s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.