Flight Instructor
FlightSafety International, the world's premier professional aviation training company, seeks a dedicated Flight Instructor to deliver exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction. The successful candidate will adhere to aviation regulations and FlightSafety training principles, contributing to the training of pilots and aviation professionals from across the globe.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive ground and simulator training for clients participating in core, specialty, or enrichment training programs.
- Develop and prepare high-quality training materials that support the delivery of instruction, ensuring client needs are met in accordance with the applicable curriculum.
- Evaluate and measure trainee progress, providing recommendations for qualification or additional training as needed.
- Maintain accurate and detailed training records for each client, supporting their success in achieving desired objectives.
- Proactively identify client training issues and seek assistance prior to execution.
- Maintain instructor qualifications in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Minimum Experience:
- Must hold or have held a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL), or Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) in the appropriate aircraft category.
- For a Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI(A)) for multi-pilot aeroplanes or SFI(PL), at least 1,500 hours of flight time as a pilot on multi-pilot aeroplanes or powered lift, as applicable, is required.
- For an SFI(A) for single-pilot high performance complex aeroplanes, at least 500 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on single pilot aeroplanes; and hold or have held a multi-engine Instrument Rating (IR(A)) is required.
- For an SFI(H), at least 1,000 hours of flying experience as a pilot in helicopters, including at least 350 hours in multi-pilot operations in any aircraft category, for multi-pilot helicopters is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of aviation safety standards and best practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of common aviation regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage classes and deliver engaging instruction.
- Proficiency in first-level facilitation techniques.
- Exceptional first-level customer service skills.
- Receptiveness to coaching and feedback to support professional development.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The role requires the use of hands for manipulating controls, reaching, and communication. The employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and move about in a simulator and classroom environment. Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are necessary. The employee must have the physical dexterity to manipulate controls within the simulator and must be able to enter and exit the simulator. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment may involve working near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, and in varying weather conditions, with potential exposure to fumes, chemicals, extreme temperatures, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
FlightSafety International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.