Flying Instructor / Aviation Trainer

The Flying Instructor / Aviation Trainer delivers practical and theoretical training to develop aviation knowledge, flying skills, and safe operating practices. The role plans lessons, assesses progress, provides feedback, and maintains accurate training records.

Flying Instructor positions focus on flight instruction, aircraft handling, navigation, and emergency procedures within authorised privileges. Aviation Trainer positions may deliver classroom, simulator, or operational training tailored to specific aviation roles.

Qualifications

• Relevant aviation qualifications and practical experience appropriate to the training delivered.
• For flying instructor positions, a valid pilot licence, instructor qualification, and applicable aircraft ratings.
• Appropriate medical certification where required for flight duties.
• Strong knowledge of flight principles, navigation, meteorology, and aircraft systems.
• Ability to teach normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures clearly and safely.
• Experience developing lesson plans and assessing learner competence.
• Familiarity with relevant operating procedures and aviation requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate lesson, assessment, and training records.
• Strong communication, coaching, and situational-awareness skills.
• Sound judgement and a consistent commitment to aviation safety.