Multi Engine Flight Instructor - Gloucester

Skyborne; England; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £62,400 per year

£1,000 sign-on bonus

£100,000 loss of licence benefit

Private health insurance

Life assurance 3x salary

30 days annual leave

1 Home on-site parking

Pension 5% employer

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Skyborne, a leading aviation training academy, seeks a Multi-Engine Flight Instructor (MEP IR) to deliver high-quality flight and simulator instruction to trainees at Gloucestershire Airport, in line with Skyborne’s standards.

You will teach according to the approved ATO manual and Academy programme, delivering briefings and debriefings while upholding flight safety. The role is available full-time, part-time or on a contractual basis with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• UK CAA Part-FCL unrestricted Flight Instructor (A) with instructional privileges including SEP (Land), Night, CPL, Instrument & MEP (Land).
• Minimum 500 hours flight time.
• Minimum 200 hours instructional time.
• Minimum 30 hours Pilot in Command MEP (Land).
• Unrestricted UK CAA Class 1 Medical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality flight and simulator instruction to trainees in compliance with Skyborne’s training and safety standards.
• Instruct at state-of-the-art facilities using the latest aircraft, simulators, courseware and collaborate with colleagues.
• Conduct training in accordance with the approved ATO training manual and Academy published schedule/programme; deliver briefings and debriefings.

Skills

Flight instruction (MEP IR)

Aviation safety

Job description

More Information

As a Multi-Engine Flight Instructor (MEP IR), you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality flight and simulator instruction to our trainees in compliance with Skyborne’s training and safety standards, and in line with the applicable Aviation Authority regulations. You will instruct at state-of-the-art training facilities using the very latest aircraft, simulators, course ware and surrounded by inspiring colleagues who are all committed to delivering the very best.

Responsibilities include conducting training in accordance with the approved ATO training manual and Academy published schedule/programme, as well as delivering briefings and debriefings to trainees. You would be expected to comply with all rules and procedures detailed in the ATO Operations Manual and to uphold flight safety in every aspect of training.

This position is based onsite at Gloucestershire Airport and is available on a full time, part time or contractual basis.

Qualifications

• UK CAA Part-FCL unrestricted Flight Instructor (A) with instructional privileges including SEP (Land), Night, CPL, Instrument & MEP (Land).
• Minimum 500 hours flight time.
• Minimum 200 hours instructional time.
• Minimum 30 hours Pilot in Command MEP (Land).
• Unrestricted UK CAA Class 1 Medical.

Benefits

• Salary of £62,400 per annum, reviewed annually.
• Competitive uncapped bonus scheme, subject to realistic and achievable targets.
• £1,000 sign on bonus upon full completion of standardisation.
• £100,000 loss of licence benefit.
• Reimbursement of rating and medical renewal and revalidation expenses.
• 30 days annual leave (inclusive of UK Public Holidays) based on 4.5-day working week.
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Private health insurance with discounted family plans.
• Life assurance scheme of 3x your annual salary.
• Inclusive and flexible rostering.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Free on-site parking.
• Rewards andrecognition scheme.
• Access to state-of-the-art training facilities and resources.
• Free barista style coffee.

About Us

We are Skyborne, an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. As a growing business, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art training facilities in both the UK and U.S., as well as cutting-edge resources to deliver the very best in airline-focussed pilot training. We are proud to operate three state-of-the-art training facilities. Alongside our UK head office at Gloucestershire Airport, we operate from two major training locations - Vero Beach, Florida and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. Every role at Skyborne plays a vital role in guiding our trainees from the classroom to the flight deck, with our graduates going on to fly for leading airlines.

We set ourselves the highest standards and believe that work should be both satisfying and fun. At the core of Skyborne is a culture shaped by our values and pillars:

Creativity

We champion creativity in everything we do. We think differently and we aren’t afraid to ask questions. Innovation drives us forward and we’re always looking for smarter, more effective ways to improve how we operate.

Humanity

We foster a supportive, team-focussed environment where staff and students feel empowered, valued and heard. We respect every individual and believe that recognition, inclusion and collaboration are essential.

Quality

Safety, expertise and professionalism are at the heart of what we do here at Skyborne. Trusted by our students and airline partners alike, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and we don’t settle for anything less.

We’re a people-first company and a motivated, passionate team who take pride in giving our trainees the strongest start to their aviation careers.

Our carefully selected team of professionals are committed to shaping the next generation of pilots. We partner with an extensive list of major global airlines, including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com and easyJet. Whether aviation has always been on your radar or you’re discovering it for the first time, we’d love to hear from you!