Ground School Instructor

CAE Aviation; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 357,120; Full time

Job summary

CAE Aviation in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Ground School Instructor to strengthen safety and readiness by preparing military aviators for critical missions. You will deliver ground training across Simfinity platforms, CBT, IPT, and stand-up lectures as required.

The role requires maintaining qualifications and currency, developing courseware, supporting examinations, and coaching trainees to improve performance and competency.

Qualifications

• Ground School Instructor experience or aviation trainer background.
• Experience in Approved Training Organisation (ATO) environments.
• Experience developing aviation courseware and CBT content.
• Knowledge of competency-based training and aviation learning tech.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ground training courses via classroom instruction on Simfinity, CBT, IPT and lectures.
• Conduct sessions professionally with a learner-focused approach.
• Maintain training records and documentation per regulatory requirements.
• Support examinations, assessments and knowledge evaluations.
• Provide remedial training and coaching to improve trainee performance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Curriculum development

Learner engagement

Training coordination

Education

Ground School Instructor Certification

ATO environment experience

Tools

Simfinity platform

CBT systems

Presentation software

Job description

Our instructor pilots strengthen safety and readiness by preparing military aviators for critical missions. Your experience helps new recruits perform at their best when the stakes are highest. Join a team powered by cutting‑edge technology and a shared commitment to empowering defence forces worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance and Qualifications

• Ensure all instructor qualifications, approvals and currency requirements are maintained in accordance with Approved Training Organisation (ATO) requirements before conducting training activities.
• Exercise instructional privileges only when appropriately qualified and authorized.
• Comply with all regulatory requirements, approved training programmes and organizational policies and procedures during training delivery.
• Perform Ground School Instructor duties in accordance with the applicable Policy and Procedures Manual.

Ground Training Delivery

• Deliver ground training courses through classroom instruction on Simfinity platforms, Computer‑Based Training (CBT), Instructor‑Pilot Training (IPT) and stand‑up lectures as required.
• Conduct training sessions in a professional, engaging and learner‑focused environment.
• Facilitate aviation technical training in accordance with approved courseware and lesson plans.
• Encourage trainee participation and support effective learning outcomes.

Course Administration and Training Support

• Prepare and inspect classroom facilities, training equipment, documentation and instructional resources prior to the commencement of training.
• Maintain accurate training records and administrative documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Support examination activities, assessments and knowledge evaluations.
• Deliver remedial training and coaching where required to support trainee performance and competency development.

Courseware Development and Continuous Improvement

• Review, maintain and recommend updates to courseware, presentations, training materials, manuals and associated documentation.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve course content, instructional effectiveness and learner engagement.
• Support curriculum enhancement initiatives and training programme development activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support training operations and special projects as required.
• Perform additional duties reasonably assigned in support of training objectives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Ground School Instructor, Technical Instructor, Aviation Trainer, or Academic Instructor.
• Previous experience within an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), aviation training centre, airline training department, aircraft manufacturer, or business aviation environment.
• Experience developing aviation courseware, CBT content, or technical training materials.
• Knowledge of competency‑based training methodologies and modern aviation learning technologies.
• Experience supporting examinations, assessments, and regulatory‑approved training programmes.