Flight Instructor - Farnborough

FlightSafety International; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International is seeking a Flight Instructor to deliver ground and simulator training in accordance with aviation regulations and our training principles. You will create training materials, assess trainee progress, and keep detailed records for each client while maintaining instructor qualifications.

The role requires ATPL licensure (FAA/EASA/ICAO) and substantial flight time in multi‑pilot operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold FAA/EASA/ICAO ATPL license.
• Must have 1,500 hours as a pilot of multi‑pilot aircraft or 1,500 hours in multi‑pilot ops with 500 hours PIC on single‑pilot aircraft.
• Knowledge of aviation safety standards and regulatory practices.
• Ability to manage classes and teach effectively; strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pilot ground and simulator training for clients across courses.
• Develop and prepare training materials aligned with curriculum.
• Evaluate and measure trainee progress and determine qualification or need for additional training.
• Maintain accurate training records for each client.
• Identify client training issues and seek assistance when needed.
• Maintain instructor qualifications per regulatory requirements.

Skills

Aviation safety

Aviation regulations

Classroom management

Facilitation skills

Customer service

Coachability/Feedback reception

Education

ATPL license (FAA/EASA/ICAO)

Tools

Flight simulators

Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full‑flight simulators and award‑winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Flight Instructor delivers exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction in accordance with aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct pilot ground and simulator training for clients receiving core, specialty or enrichment training courses.
• Develop and prepare training materials that support training delivery to meet the client needs in accordance with the applicable curriculum.
• Evaluate and measure trainee progress and recommend for qualification, or additional training.
• Complete accurate training records specific to each client, aiding their success in achieving the requested objective(s).
• Identify client training issues and seek assistance prior to execution.
• Maintain Instructor qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Minimum Experience

• Hold or have held FAA / EASA or ICAO ATPL licence
• Have at least 1,500 hours as a pilot of multi‑pilot aircraft OR
• For single pilot types, at least 1,500 hours in multi‑pilot operations and have completed at least 500 hours of flight time as PIC on single pilot aircraft

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices
• Knowledge of common aviation regulations
• Ability to manage classes and teach effectively
• First‑level facilitation skills
• First‑level customer service skills
• Ability to be coachable and receive feedback to support development

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

Must possess physical range of body motion to perform the following: Reach, exert pressure and manipulate the rudder controls and/or anti‑torque with both feet. Reach and manipulate numerous controls within the Simulator device from the Instructor's chair. Enter and exit from the Simulator device via the provided ramp. Move between the Instructor station, screen and podium while instructing in the classroom. Exit from malfunctioned Simulator while the device is in a severely pitched attitude. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.