Multi Engine Flight Instructor - Alhama de Murcia

Leading Edge Aviation; Alhama de Murcia; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to €55,000 annually

Competitive bonus scheme

Accommodation Allowance of €3000

Generous holiday entitlement

Relocation assistance up to €1,500

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Leading Edge Aviation is looking for a Multi Engine Flight Instructor to join their team at the Alhama de Murcia campus. This role involves delivering high-quality flight training and effective management of student progress.

The ideal candidate should possess various flight instructor qualifications and demonstrate a strong passion for aviation. The position offers a salary, career progression opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

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Qualifications

• Passion for aviation and commitment to safety.
• Ability to maintain high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality flight training.
• Monitor student progress and report deficiencies.
• Comply with safety and company policies.
• Complete administrative tasks and maintain logbooks.

Skills

Strong report writing

Systems and IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

EASA FCL (UK CAA FCL or UK CAA FCL900 desirable)

Class 1 medical

FI(A) rating

MEP (Land) rating

Job description

Description

Leading Edge Aviation is recruiting for a Multi Engine Flight Instructor to join our team at our growing campus in Alhama de Murcia. We are looking for passionate and qualified individuals to deliver high-quality training to our motivated students. Working on our fleet of aircraft, you will deliver both integrated and modular EASA and UKCAA licence courses, providing expert instruction in either VFR or IFR flying, depending on your experience. If you have the right expertise and a passion to help shape the next generation of commercial pilots, we want to hear from you.

Department: Flight Training

Location: Alhama Campus

Compensation: €38,000 - €55,000 / year

We are as committed to your career progression as you are and have established in‑house pathways to support you to develop your abilities as a Flight Instructor, including gaining instrument ratings and progression into management positions – your development is important to us! Our base in Alhama de Murcia benefits from great weather and lots of daylight. Throughout the summer this allows for maximum flying time, whilst a reduced schedule is operated throughout the winter months. This role is available on either a part‑time or full‑time basis. Please indicate your preference when applying.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We welcome applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in Spain.

Role Duties

Flight Training

• Deliver high‑quality, engaging standardised flight training
• Ensure that course standards, training requirements and objectives are taught properly and in a timely manner, following direction from the Head of Training (HoT) and Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) and their deputies
• Manage student progress appropriately and report any deficiencies to the CFI
• Complete all non‑flying assignments, including Duty Instructor and classroom briefings, and effectively manage students through the course, reporting any issues in a timely manner
• Identify any improvements to the practical instruction and/or Training Standards, actively working with those responsible to continuously improve safety and quality levels within the Academy
• Monitor the technical and internal status and cleanliness of all the aircraft/simulators used for training, reporting discrepancies and verifying that all equipment is airworthy and suitable for training or operating
• Comply fully with the orders given in the Company FCOM and ensure that students understand and comply with those SOPs
• Complete all other reasonable duties as directed by the HoT and CFI

Flight Safety

• Promote safe behaviour (amongst students, peers and staff) at all times on the ground and in the air, in full compliance of the Leading Edge Aviation’s Safety Policies
• Ensure all students throughout the academy are taught and maintain the principles and practices of Flight Safety
• Actively participate in the company Safety Management System to include filing of Air Safety Reports (ASRs), attending safety briefings, and being vigilant for any perceived unsafe behaviour or actions
• Adhere at all times to any other safety standards that, from time to time, may be issued, whether at the home or at third‑party airports

Administration

• Accurately maintain your own logbook as per Company/National Regulations
• Complete student training records appropriately and in a timely manner, checking student logbooks as required
• Attend all administrative, standardisation and Instructor development meetings and in‑service training as programmed
• Play a part in wider company life, such as attending open days and events when requested
• Demonstrate and uphold the company’s core values in all actions, decisions and interactions

OUR CULTURE

At Leading Edge Aviation, our Vision, Mission and Values guide everything that we do. The Multi Engine Flight Instructor is expected to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, compliance and integrity. This role requires flexibility and a collaborative mindset to contribute to our vision of excellence in everything that we do.

Core Competencies

Prerequisite requirements:

• EASA FCL (UK CAA FCL or UK CAA FCL900 desirable)
• FI(A) rating, a & b. (FI(A) d, e, g desirable)
• Class 1 medical from related authorities, valid for at least 6 months
• MEP (Land) rating

Other requirements:

• A passion for aviation
• To have and maintain the highest personal and professional standards
• Maintain your licence, ratings and medical in line with company requirements and applicable aviation authority regulations
• Ability to work independently and on your own initiative when appropriate
• Strong report writing, systems and IT skills
• A flexible approach, with the ability to work shifts as per the established rota
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic outlook
• Demonstrable alignment with the company’s core values in attitude, conduct and work ethic

We know a great pilot—or instructor—is more than a checklist. If you have the skills, passion, and commitment to develop future aviators, we’d like to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every listed requirement.

What We Offer

• Salary up to €55,000 per annum subject to qualifications, reviewed annually
• Competitive uncapped bonus scheme, subject to realistic and achievable targets
• Accommodation Allowance of €3000 per annum
• Commitment to your career progression, including upskilling to next level of flight instructor
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 calendar days plus public holidays, rising with service
• Airspace day for what matters to you
• Employee referral scheme
• Relocation assistance up to €1,500
• Loss of licence insurance
• Reimbursement of all rating and medical renewals and revalidations
• Free on-site parking