Flight Simulator Instructor - G550

CAE Inc; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation training provider in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an instructor for simulator training and classroom instruction. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining personal licenses, conducting briefings, and adhering to compliance regulations. Qualifications in FAA/EASA training and experience in simulator instruction are essential. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of training programs and ensure high standards of instruction.

Qualifications

• Must acquire the necessary qualifications to serve as an examiner for the assigned aircraft fleet.
• Experience in conducting simulator training and classroom instruction required.
• Ability to maintain personal licenses and comply with authority approvals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simulator briefings and training sessions.
• Adhere to regulations related to Authority-approved training programs.
• Assist in developing and certifying training curriculum and devices.
• Document training deviations and discuss them with trainees.

Skills

Simulator instruction

Briefing and debriefing

Regulations compliance

Maintaining training records

Education

FAA/EASA ground school

Job description

About This Role

Maintaining Licenses and Ensuring Authority Approval

• Maintain personal licenses, ratings, and IP “currency,” including medical fitness (if applicable), to perform assigned duties.
• Ensure that any approval granted by an Authority is valid prior to conducting any training that requires exercising the privileges of that approval.

Compliance

• Adhere to ECFT/CAE policies and procedures at the operational level when conducting any training function, activity, or lesson plan.
• Comply with regulations and procedures related to Authority-approved programs as they apply to training functions, activities, or lesson plans.

Briefing and De-Briefing

• Conduct all simulator briefings and training sessions in a thorough and positive manner to maximize training benefits for the trainee pilot.
• Accurately document any deviations from required SOPs, procedures, or maneuvers, and discuss these with the trainee pilot during the simulator debriefing.

Training

• Review the client’s Training and Checking Authorization form prior to conducting any training.
• Provide simulator instruction on one or more aircraft types, requiring four or more hours per session in the simulator, excluding briefing and debriefing time.
• Conduct pre- and post-flight simulator briefings in a thorough and professional manner.
• Deliver classroom instruction via Simfinity, CBT, IPT, or stand-up lectures, requiring 8 to 10 hours of standing and/or sitting in the classroom.
• If assigned, support the development and certification of training curriculum and devices, including simulators, FTDs, and FMS training aids.
• If assigned to ground school, obtain FAA/EASA ground school and simulator instructor designation within approximately 12 months.
• Acquire the necessary qualifications to serve as an examiner and perform examiner duties under the relevant authority for the assigned aircraft fleet.
• Perform seat support duties as required.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks such as maintaining training records, recommending remedial training when necessary, and tracking personal instructional qualifications.
• Prepare and inspect classroom facilities and equipment prior to the start of each training day.
• Recommend candidates for licensing checks based on training performance and readiness.
• If assigned, act as a subject matter expert in the creation and review of curriculum and courseware.
• Deliver MCC training for stand‑alone courses and multi‑pilot operations on SPHPCA types, as per instructor certification (if applicable).

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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