Sponsored Flight Instructor for Additional Ratings - Gloucester

Skyborne; Down Hatherley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £55,000 p.a.

Fully bonded sponsorship for ratings

Uncapped bonus scheme

£100,000 loss of licence benefit

Private health insurance

5% employer pension

Life assurance 3x salary

On-site parking

Gym membership

Job summary

Skyborne invites qualified instructors to join its aviation education team at Gloucestershire Airport. You will deliver flight and simulator training to trainees, following Skyborne standards and aviation regulations, and work toward additional ratings.

The role is based onsite with a starting salary of £55,000 per year, plus potential bonus schemes and comprehensive benefits. You will be part of a dynamic, safety‑focused academy serving UK and international aviation partners.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Commitment to aviation education and safety.
• UK CAA Part-FCL unrestricted Flight Instructor (A) certificate required.
• CPL and IR-SP-ME licenses.
• Minimum 200 hours of instrument flight time.
• IRI/CRI ME & PIC MEP hours – sponsorship possible.
• Unrestricted UK CAA Class 1 Medical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality flight and simulator instruction to trainees.
• Conduct trainings per approved ATO manual and Skyborne schedule.
• Provide briefings and debriefings to trainees.
• Uphold flight safety and adherence to regulations during training.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Safety focus

Education

UK CAA Part-FCL unrestricted Flight Instructor (A)

CPL and IR-SP-ME

Unrestricted UK CAA Class 1 Medical

Job description

More Information

This exciting opportunity offers sponsorship for Flight Instructors looking to expand their qualifications and advance their careers in aviation education. As a Sponsored Flight Instructor, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality flight and simulator instruction to our trainees, in compliance with Skyborne’s training and safety standards and in line with applicable Aviation Authority regulations, while working towards additional ratings.

You will instruct at state-of-the-art training facilities using the very latest aircraft, simulators and courseware, 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 basis.

Qualifications

• UK CAA Part-FCL unrestricted Flight Instructor (A) Certificate.
• Hold a CPL and IR-SP-ME.
• Minimum 200 hours of instrument flight time.
• IRI privileges, CRI ME & PIC MEP hours - option to sponsor these components.
• Unrestricted UK CAA Class 1 Medical.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to aviation education and safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to trainees.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
  

Benefits

• Starting salary of £55,000 per annum, reviewed annually.
• Fully bonded sponsorship for additional ratings, including potential hour building on Multi Engine Piston aircraft on Piper Seminoles in Florida.
• Competitive uncapped bonus scheme, subject to realistic and achievable targets.
• £100,000 loss of licence benefit.
• Reimbursement of rating and medical renewal and revalidation expenses.
• 30 days paid 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!