Flight Instructor Examiner & MPLI/IRI Training Lead

Air Arabia Academy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Arabia Academy is seeking an experienced flight instructor and examiner to deliver MPL, MPLI and IRI training in accordance with GCAA CAR FCL Rev.5. You will perform standardization checks, supervise instructors and mentor cadets, while ensuring compliance with ATO, AOC and regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will hold MPLI/IRI qualifications with GCAA examiner authorizations, be fluent in English, and have strong data analysis and training skills to support flight training

Qualifications

• Possess CPL/ATPL with IR and GCAA CAR FCL licensing and authorization.
• Authorized as a Flight Examiner and Flight Instructor Examiner by GCAA.
• Qualified MPLI and IRI; AOC instructional approval where applicable.
• Valid Class 1 Medical and English proficiency (ELP Level 5+).
• Knowledge of MPL, CBTA, UPRT and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct MPL/MPLI, IR and IRI standardization and proficiency checks.
• Deliver MPL competency-based training and MPLI instruction.
• Deliver IRI training to Air Arabia Academy instructors.
• Act as deputy to the Chief Flight Instructor and supervise training plans.
• Ensure compliance with CAR FCL, ATO, AOC and regulatory standards.
• Update training materials and supervise cadet progress.
• Interview MPL candidates and manage suitability assessments.
• Coordinate with partner flying schools and monitor KPIs.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Training and evaluation

Data analysis

Problem solving

Resource management

Education

CPL/ATPL with IR (GCAA CAR FCL)

GCAA Flight Examiner authorization

GCAA Flight Instructor Examiner authorization

MPLI and IRI; AOC instructional approval

Class 1 Medical

AUPRT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Air Arabia Academy is seeking an experienced flight instructor and examiner to deliver MPL, MPLI and IRI training in accordance with GCAA CAR FCL Rev.5. You will perform standardization checks, supervise instructors and mentor cadets, while ensuring compliance with ATO, AOC and regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will hold MPLI/IRI qualifications with GCAA examiner authorizations, be fluent in English, and have strong data analysis and training skills to support flight training