Course leader & instructor - Air Traffic Control

DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH; Langen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 Days of annual leave

38.5-hour work week

Company pension

Job bike leasing scheme

Free parking

Long-term working time accounts

Employee celebrations & social events

Employee discounts

Comprehensive onboarding programme

Capital-forming benefits

Diverse career development chances

Job summary

DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH is seeking a seasoned Air Traffic Controller instructor to lead theoretical and practical training for the DFS Academy. You will independently develop training content, learning resources, and assessments while ensuring high standards of initial and ongoing training.

Ideal candidates hold OJTI or advanced instructor qualifications and can communicate confidently in English and German.

Qualifications

• Fully trained Air Traffic Controller with extensive professional experience.
• Instructor qualifications such as OJTI and/or advanced instructor qualifications.
• Strong communication skills in English and German are valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and practical training for air traffic control.
• Prepare training materials, manuals, and examinations.
• Ensure quality of initial and continuation training and assessments.

Skills

Air Traffic Controller

Instructing/Training

English Proficiency

OJTI/Advanced Instructor

Job description

Location:Langen

Job Category:Aviation

Working hours:Full time

Tasks that lift your mood

• You deliver theoretical and practical training and independently prepare training materials and teaching aids, including training manuals, learning resources, assignments, and examinations
• You ensure the quality of initial and continuation training and contribute to the development, review, correction, and evaluation of examinations and assessments
• You act as the primary contact person for participants in your assigned courses and address social conflicts proactively and professionally to support their resolution
• You develop targeted support measures for individual course participants, identify development opportunities and potential, and assess participants’ capabilities
• You independently develop learning objectives, training content, teaching methods, and instructional materials for Air Traffic Controller training and development programmes
• You contribute to the further development and modernisation of the training portfolio through methodological, didactic, and technical development projects
• You support other departments in theoretical and practical training activities at the DFS Academy and continuously expand your professional and instructional expertise

What makes you stand out

• You are a fully trained Air Traffic Controller and bring extensive professional experience, including several years of experience as an On-the-Job and Simulator Instructor
• You have extensive cross-unit experience and in-depth knowledge of operational procedures and systems within air traffic services
• You demonstrate outstanding methodological and didactic expertise, supported by instructor qualifications such as OJTI and/or advanced instructor qualifications
• You communicate confidently in English and German, both written and spoken, or you are willing to actively develop your German language skills to at least B1 level
• You are highly committed to supporting trainees as they enter a completely new and challenging professional environment
• You stand out through excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility across different duties and responsibilities, and a willingness to learn and develop expertise in new subject areas

Additional information about the position

As part of our Initial Training team, you will help shape the next generation of air traffic controllers and play a key role in delivering high-quality training in a unique and highly demanding operational environment. Working closely with fellow instructors and subject-matter experts, you will contribute your operational expertise, teaching skills and ideas to continuously enhance our training programmes and support trainees on their professional journey.

Transparency is important to us: Therefore, as part of our commitment to pay transparency, we will discuss the intended compensation package during the first interview. In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits and additional services. Applications from people with disabilities are welcome and will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Benefits:

• 32 Days of annual leave
• 38.5-hour work week
• Attractive compensation package
• Company pension
• Job bike leasing scheme
• Free parking
• Long-term working time accounts
• Employee celebrations & social events
• Employee discounts
• Comprehensive onboarding programme
• Captial-forming benefits
• Diverse career development opportunities
• Access to discounted travel and tourism platforms