Ground & Flight Instructor

Intercontinental Aviation Academy; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 379,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary package

Global bases growth opportunities

International team environment

Job summary

Intercontinental Aviation Academy (IAA) is recruiting a Ground & Flight Instructor in Dubai to deliver high-quality ground school and flight training to ab-initio cadets, ensuring adherence to EASA standards. The role emphasizes safety, discipline, and excellence across theoretical and practical training.

The instructor will conduct pre/post-flight briefings, use aircraft, simulators, and ground school resources, track cadet progress, and contribute to ongoing improvements in teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Ab-initio flying instruction experience.
• Strong instructional techniques and ability to apply varied teaching methodologies.
• Experience delivering ground school and flight training to cadets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and practical instruction for EASA PPL and ATPL programs.
• Conduct pre- and post-flight briefings and debriefings.
• Provide training in aircraft, simulators, and ground school.
• Carry out progress checks and assessments with constructive feedback.
• Prioritize cadet safety and report incidents.
• Maintain training records and generate performance reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of training methods.

Skills

ab-initio flying instruction

instructional techniques

teaching methodologies

Education

EASA / GCAA CPL/ATPL

Single Engine Class Rating

Flight Instructor Rating

Class 1 Medical Certificate

Job description

About Us

Intercontinental Aviation Academy (IAA) operates across Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece, and the UAE, and is recognised as one of the leading pilot training centres in the Middle East. With state-of-the-art facilities in Dubai (DAFZA) and Ras Al Khaimah, we offer aspiring pilots the opportunity to begin their aviation journey with world-class training.

The Role

As a Ground & Flight Instructor, you will play a key role in shaping the next generation of pilots. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality ground school and flight training to ab-initio cadets, ensuring they meet EASA standards while fostering a culture of safety, discipline, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and practical instruction for EASA PPL and ATPL programs
• Conduct pre- and post-flight briefings to ensure cadets are well-prepared and debriefed effectively
• Provide training in aircraft, simulators, and ground school, ensuring cadets achieve prescribed standards
• Carry out progress checks and assessments to track cadet performance and provide constructive feedback
• Prioritize cadet safety and promptly report any incidents or operational concerns
• Maintain accurate training records and generate performance reports
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of training methods, materials, and techniques

Qualifications & Experience

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Proven ab-initio flying instructional experience within a large ATO
• Minimum 400 hrs total flight time, including:
• 300 hrs instructional time
• 100 hrs IFR time
• Valid EASA / GCAA ( Preffered) or ICAO CPL/ATPL with Single Engine Class Rating
• Valid Flight Instructor Rating with Night and Instrument privileges
• Current Class 1 Medical Certificate (without restrictions)
• ICAO English Proficiency Level 5 or above
• Strong instructional techniques and ability to apply a variety of teaching methodologies

Application Requirements

Please attach the following documents when applying:

• Updated CV
• Passport copy
• CPL/ATPL License or Certificate
• Class 1 Medical Certificate (no limitations except visual correction)
• Last three pages of your logbook

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive, tax-free salary package
• Growth opportunities in global bases and in the new bases
• Be part of an international team at a growing academy in the Middle East