ATR - Flight Instructor/Examiner TRI/TRE

Airbus; Blagnac; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus ATR SAS is seeking an experienced Flight Instructor/Examiner (TRI/TRE) based in Blagnac, France, to deliver comprehensive training for ATR customers worldwide. You will conduct classroom, simulator, and flight training, report on trainee performance, and help develop new training modules.

The role requires an EASA license on ATR, captaincy, and current TRI/TRE qualifications, with extensive flight experience and fluent English. Occasional international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• EASA license holder on ATR aircraft.
• Captain on the ATR aircraft.
• Instructor/examiner rated and current.
• Significant flight experience including ATR.
• Fluent in English; able to write reports in English.
• Customer-oriented with strong relationship skills.
• Willingness to travel to ATR Training Centers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive classroom, simulator, and flight training for ATR customers worldwide (Type Rating, Difference, Instructor, command upgrade, tailored recurrent training, line/trainings).
• Report trainee performance to Head of Training and develop new training modules.
• Support ATR Flight Operations with query management and on-site visits.
• Perform subjective Fly-outs on qualified FSTDs and assist simulator technicians.
• Travel regularly to support activities globally and participate in audits and safety reviews.

Skills

EASA license

ATR captain

Instructor rated

Flight experience

English fluent

Customer oriented

Travel willingness

Job description

About us

ATR is the world's number one aircraft manufacturer in regional aviation providing a new generation of turboprops. We are a joint venture between two European aeronautical heavyweights, Airbus and Leonardo. From the world’s largest cities, to our planet’s most remote regions, our purpose is to deliver air travel to people, communities and businesses in an innovative, sustainable and modern way. If you strive for excellence, are driven by ambition, trust and respect as we are, then get your career off to a flighting start with ATR! Our leadership profile: People Centric Entrepreneurial Inspiring Exemplary Innovative Humble At ATR you will work with passionate colleagues to make a difference in a human size company with attractive advantages! We are looking for an experienced ATR Flight Instructor/Examiner (TRI/TRE) to come onboard our Training and Flight Ops Directorate, also known as ATR Training Centre. Position is based in Blagnac, near Toulouse, France.

Mission

Conduct and deliver comprehensive classroom/simulator/flight training for all ATR customers worldwide including Type Rating, Difference course, Instructor course, command upgrade, tailored recurrent training, line/base training etc. Report to Head of Training any abnormal trainees performances. Develop new training courses / modules. Support ATR Flight Operations department (query-management, ops visits). Perform subjective Fly-outs on qualified FSTDs. Support simulator Technicians to maintain simulators approval, Tale part in the SMS “Safety management System”. Support ATR Safety department for event, incident or accident analysis. Maintain and upgrade her/his competences according to his/her qualification, and as required by the aircraft platform evolution or new/specific regulations. Work in transverse with different ATR teams as required to bring specific operational/training expertise as required. Support office activities on demand. Travel on regular basis to support ATR activities worldwide (ATR Training Centers in Asia / Americas, support customers in‑situ for aircraft entry into service / fleet ramp up or tailored mission).

About you

• EASA license holder qualified on the ATR (this needs to appear on both licenses), Captain on the aircraft. (FAA CPL or previous TCI experience would be a plus)
• Significant flight experience as commercial pilot, including ATR experience,
• Instructor/examiner rated and current
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of aeronautical training activities, FSTD teaching tools and Authorities expectations (EASA, FAA, …),
• Understands the functioning of an aviation training center and the requirements applicable to this activity,
• Up-to-date knowledge of recent changes in Training regulation through regulatory monitoring (EASA)
• Experience in developing training program, ideally previous experience as Chief/Deputy training Captain or TRI/TRE
• Good knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS),
• Appropriate level of experience in auditing/evaluating various records and systems,
• Ability to create and deliver presentations to customers/authorities.
• Customer-oriented,
• Ability to build and manage strong relationships with Customers, authorities and co‑workers,
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours when required,
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines,
• English fluent, ability to write reports and other business correspondence in English

À propos de vous

• Titulaire d’une licence EASA et d’une qualification valide sur ATR-500/600.
• Expérience significative en tant que pilote, incluant une expérience Commandant de bord Instructeur récente sur type ATR TRI/E valide
• Excellente compréhension et connaissance des activités de formation aéronautique, des outils pédagogiques FSTD et des attentes des autorités (EASA, FAA, …).
• Bonne compréhension du fonctionnement d’un centre de formation aéronautique et des exigences applicables à cette activité.
• Connaissance des évolutions récentes de la réglementation de formation via une veille réglementaire (EASA).
• Expérience dans le développement de programmes de formation
• Bonne connaissance des Systèmes de Gestion de la Sécurité (SMS).
• Niveau d’expérience approprié dans l’audit/évaluation de différents dossiers et systèmes.
• Capacité à créer et présenter des rapports aux clients/autorités.
• Orientation client.
• Capacité à établir et gérer des relations solides avec les clients, les autorités et les collègues.
• Capacité à travailler en dehors des heures administrative lorsque nécessaire.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression, gérer plusieurs tâches et respecter les délais.
• Anglais courant, capacité à rédiger des rapports et autres correspondances professionnelles en anglais.

Company and Contract

• Company: Airbus ATR SAS
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Training support & services

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.