FIC Flight Instructor

Leading Edge Aviation; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive uncapped bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Leading Edge Aviation in the UK is recruiting an FIC approved Flight Instructor to train and develop our team of Flight Instructors across the UK and Spain.

Based at the Oxford Academy, this full‑time role (37.5 hours) involves delivering high‑quality flight and simulator training, travel to Spain as required, and mentoring staff while maintaining UK CAA and EASA licences; multi‑engine qualification is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• FIC/FII approval required
• UK CAA FCL (EASA FCL or FCL900 desirable)
• FI(A) rating, a & b (FI(A) d, e, g desirable)

Responsibilities

• Deliver flight instructor training and standardisation for UK and Spain
• Deliver training for initial issue of a flight instructor certificate and upgrades (instrument, night, multi-engine)
• Oversee student progress and report deficiencies to the CFI/HoT

Skills

FIC/FII approval

UK CAA FCL (EASA FCL or FCL900 desir.)

FI(A) rating

Class 1 medical

MEP (Land) rating

Job description

We are recruiting for an FIC approved Flight Instructor to join our team. A core focus of this role is the training and development of our team of Flight Instructors in the UK and in Spain, ensuring that instructors have the licences and ratings required to train our growing numbers of students. The FIC Flight Instructor will deliver training towards the issue of FCL900 certificates and will assist in the standardisation process for all incoming staff. When you are not working with our staff team, you will be a Multi Engine Flight Instructor delivering the highest standard of flight and simulator training to our student pilots in an industry leading training academy, working on our fleet of aircraft and state of the art simulators. Our courses are both integrated and modular and cover UKCAA and EASA licences. If you have the right expertise a passion to help shape the next generation of commercial pilots, we want to hear from you. This is a full-time (37.5 hours) position, based at our Oxford Academy, with the ability to travel to our campus in Spain as required. The ideal candidate will have UK CAA and EASA licences and be Multi Engine qualified, although we are happy to hear from candidates who do not fully meet these criteria.

Role Duties

Flight Instructor training

• Assist with standardisation training for all incoming Flight Instructors, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high quality training with excellent standards of safety and compliance
• Deliver training for the initial issue of a flight instructor certificate and for flight instructor upgrades (including instrument, night and multi-engine ratings)
• Deliver training towards the issue of FCL00 certificates.

Student 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 to report any deficiencies to the CFI;
• Complete all non-flying assignments, including Duty Instructor and classroom briefings, and to 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 to ensure that their students understand and comply with those SOPs;
• Use your experience to support and mentor your peers
• 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 the filing of Air Safety Reports (ASRs), attend safety briefings, and to be 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

CORE COMPETENCIES

• FIC/FII approval
• UK CAA FCL (EASA FCL or EASA 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 (desirable)

Other requirements:

• A passion for aviation
• Previous experience delivering quality training to fellow Flight Instructors
• 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 of £43,200 - £64,400 per annum, subject to ratings, qualifications and experience
• Competitive uncapped bonus scheme, subject to realistic and achievable targets.
• Commitment to your personal and professional development
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, which increases with service, plus public holidays
• An Airspace day for wellbeing and what is important to you
• Enhanced sick pay and leave
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
• Life assurance scheme of 2x your annual salary
• Critical illness cover
• Access to our Individual Assistance Program and lifestyle discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee referral scheme