Skyborne Airline Academy | Instructor

UK Flight Instructor

Skyborne Airline Academy is seeking a dedicated UK Flight Instructor to deliver professional flight and ground instruction to both independent and contract students at its facility in Vero Beach, Florida, USA. This role involves ensuring all training adheres to applicable FAA regulations and Skyborne course outlines, alongside managing student progress, maintaining accurate records, and fostering safe operating practices.

About the Role

• Conduct flight and ground training for assigned students in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Skyborne course outlines, and relevant contract training courses.
• Manage student training schedules and progress within the established syllabus.
• Maintain accurate student logbooks and training records, ensuring timely scheduling of stage checks.
• Uphold high standards of personal proficiency, professionalism, and adherence to standard operating procedures and regulations.
• Provide safe, professional flight and ground instruction, adapting teaching techniques to individual learning styles.
• Develop student understanding of aerodynamics, energy management, aircraft performance, and situational awareness.
• Promote sound decision-making, risk management, and safe operating practices.
• Offer clear, constructive feedback and evaluate student progress.
• Maintain necessary endorsements and logbooks.
• Participate in and promote the safety culture, reporting aviation safety issues as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Hold current Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII), and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) certificates.
• Possess either a Commercial Pilot Certificate or an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with appropriate ratings.
• Meet all FAA, company, and aircraft-specific qualification requirements.
• Maintain required currency and proficiency standards.
• Comply with instructor recency requirements under FAR 61.57.
• Adhere to annual recurrent instructor standardization requirements under FAR 141.