Senior Flight Training Oversight Lead (MPL & IRI)

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

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.