Deputy Chief Flight Instructor

flydubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

flydubai is seeking an experienced Training Oversight Expert to support the Core Flying Phase of the MPL programme. The role ensures regulatory compliance, safety, and training standards across all activities and providers. You will monitor cadet progress, maintain records, and drive program improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a GCAA CPL with SEP rating, fluent English, and 2,000+ flight hours, with 7–9 years of relevant experience. This is an on-site position based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years) required.
• Fluent in English.
• GCAA CPL license holder with SEP rating and a minimum of 2,000 flight hours.
• CPL with SE, ME, and IR; FIR; CRI; MPLI; MPLII.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable GCAA regulations, flydubai Academy procedures, and safety requirements across assigned flight training activities.
• Oversee and monitor flight training activities conducted by contracted training providers to ensure delivery in accordance with approved standards and requirements.
• Manage and monitor SLAs with contracted training providers to ensure set expectations are met.
• Ensure standardisation and quality assurance of flight instruction across all training phases.
• Conduct IRI training for SFIs supporting Basic Phase MPL training in FTD/FNPT devices.
• Monitor cadet performance, training progress, and competency development to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Support development and continuous improvement of training programs and syllabi.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of training records and documentation.
• Coordinate training activities with contracted providers to ensure effective delivery.
• Verify instructor qualifications, authorizations, and currency requirements for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)

Job description

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To support in providing oversight and support for the Core Flying Phase of the Multi Pilot License (MPL) programme, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, and training requirements established by the GCAA and flydubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with all applicable GCAA regulations, flydubai Academy procedures, and safety requirements across assigned flight training activities.
• Oversees and monitors all flight training activities conducted by contracted training providers to ensure delivery in accordance with approved standards and requirements.
• Manages and monitors Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with contracted training providers to ensure set expectations are met.
• Ensures standardisation and quality assurance of flight instruction across all training phases.
• Conducts Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI) training for Synthetic Flight Instructors (SFIs) supporting the Basic Phase MPL training in Flight Training Device (FTD)/ Flight and Navigation Procedures Trainer (FNPT) devices.
• Monitors cadet performance, training progress, and competency development to identify gaps and recommend targeted areas for improvement.
• Supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs and syllabi.
• Ensures accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of training records and documentation.
• Coordinates training activities and operational matters with contracted training providers ensuring effective training delivery.
• Verifies instructor qualifications, authorizations, competency, and currency requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitors instructor and cadet recency requirements and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Ensures compliance with applicable flight time, duty time, and fatigue management requirements.
• Reports training performance, compliance matters, and operational issues and support corrective actions where required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)
• Fluent in English
• Required GCAA CPL license holder with SEP rating and a minimum of 2,000 flight hours.
• Years with qualifications: 7 - 9 years
• Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with Single Engine, Multi-Engine, and Instrument Rating (IR); Flight Instructor Rating (FIR); Class Rating Instructor (CRI); Multi-Crew Pilot Licence Instructor (MPLI); and Multi-Crew Pilot Licence Instructor Instructor (MPLII)

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)

Isr Requirements

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.