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Chief Flight Instructor Airbus – SAS Scandinavia

SAS Scandinavia invites applications for the position of Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) Airbus within SAS Crew Training. This key leadership role carries overall responsibility for Airbus type-related flight training and functions as a designated authority position within the SAS Approved Training Organisation (ATO).

Role Overview

The Chief Flight Instructor serves as a member of the SAS Crew Training / STOOL Operational Management Team. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring that training activities meet rigorous quality and safety standards in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oversight of all Airbus type-related flight training activities within SAS Scandinavia.
• Lead, motivate, and develop instructors and training personnel to ensure consistently high standards.
• Maintain full regulatory compliance, specifically adhering to SAS Scandinavia OM-D 0.7.5, SAS ATO Manual 0.3.1.1, and EASA regulation ORA.ATO.210.
• Balance strategic objectives with hands-on operational management.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive training experience in accordance with EASA ORA.ATO.210, including a minimum of 500 hours of instructional flying on a relevant aircraft type.
• Must be an active pilot on a SAS-relevant Airbus aircraft type.
• Professional proficiency in English and at least one Scandinavian language.
• Competency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, forward-thinking professional committed to safety and quality. Essential traits include:

• Strong organizational and structural capabilities.
• A solution-oriented and constructive mindset.
• Ability to work independently and exercise self-driven leadership.
• An open-minded, flexible, and collaborative approach to teamwork.

About the SAS Crew Training Team

SAS Crew Training oversees all EASA-OPS training for flight and cabin crew, as well as EASA-FCL training conducted through the SAS ATO. The organization fosters a professional, collaborative environment dedicated to continuous improvement and sustainable aviation excellence.

Why SAS?

SAS offers significant opportunities for professional growth within an international, fast-paced aviation environment. Employees benefit from a corporate culture that values teamwork, recognition, and collective success. Compensation packages include global travel perks, and employees are empowered to take ownership of their work while contributing to the transformation of the aviation industry.