Synthetic Flight Instructor

flydubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

flydubai is seeking an experienced pilot training professional to complete mandated training on flydubai simulators in accordance with GCAA requirements and our training programme standards.

The role involves conducting simulator sessions for Instrument Rating training, assessing procedures, guiding flight crews on updates, and identifying areas for safety improvements. You will also maintain training records, support recruitment, and develop course content as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Fluent in English.
• Total flight time 2000 hours, including 1500 hours as a pilot on multi-pilot aircraft.
• Experience of 7–9 years in aviation or related training roles.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pilot training on flydubai simulators for IR grant, revalidation and renewal.
• Assesses training procedures against Operations Manual and flydubai policies; reports gaps to Management.
• Provides guidance to Flight Crew on updates to Operating procedures.
• Proposes improvements to Operating procedures to raise safety standards and efficiency.
• Completes required training forms and files them with relevant teams.
• Gives feedback on pilot performance to Management and supports remedial actions.
• Evaluates and documents pilots’ performance during training and progress reports.
• Recommends remedial training programs tailored to each pilot’s needs.
• Performs simulator and training device sessions as described in the OMD1.
• Supports recruitment by evaluating simulator competence and new-hire assessments.
• Carries out office duties, course development and other tasks to support the training programme.

Skills

Flight hours

Multi-pilot hours

Fluent in English

Experience 7-9 years

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To complete all mandated pilot training on flydubai simulators as per GCAA requirement and flydubai training programme standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts pilot training on flydubai simulators which are required for the issue, revalidation and renewal of an Instrument Rating (assuming the pilot holds or has held an IR on the 737 completing the Instrument Rating Instructor course).


• Assesses the training procedures against the Operations Manual and flydubai’s operating policies and provides key input to Management when gaps are discovered.


• Provides oversight and guidance to Flight Crew on any updates to Operating procedures.


• Proposes improvements to Operating procedures that aim to improve efficiency and raising safety standards.


• Completes all required training forms on a timely basis and ensures their proper administration and filing with the relevant teams.


• Provides feedback where needed on pilot performance to Management to address any performance issues and put in place remedial actions.


• Evaluates and documents pilots’ performance during training and ensures progress reports are accurately filed.


• Recommends suitable remedial training programmes tailored to each pilot’s training needs.


• Conducts and subsequently, documents the results of the required simulator training and flight training devices as described in the relevant OMD1.


• Supports and provides assistance to the recruitment team in the selection of competent, skillful, knowledgeable pilots through: (1) Evaluation of their competence in the simulator (2) Completion of all new hire assessment reports.


• Carries out office duties, projects, course development and other required tasks to support the pilot training programme (including ground school lectures if applicable).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma


• Fluent in English


• 2000 hours of total flight time experience, including 1500 hours as a pilot on multi-pilot aircraft


• 7 - 9 years

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus


• Teamwork


• Effective Communication


• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve


• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)


• Inspiring & Developing Others


• Decision Making

Isr Requirements

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.