Synthetic Flight Instructors-EN

CAE; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation training provider in Burgess Hill seeks a full-time Synthetic Flight Instructor to deliver high-quality training on various platforms. Candidates should hold relevant aviation licenses and possess strong mentoring skills, with at least 1500 hours of multi-pilot time. Excellent English communication and computer skills are necessary. This role invites a commitment to delivering exceptional training experiences on-site, with opportunities for career progression and various employee benefits including private health insurance and a flexible vacation program.

Benefits

Private health insurance (BUPA)

Healthcare cash plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Pension scheme

Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes

Life Assurance

Flexible vacation program

Qualifications

• 1500 hours or more total multi-pilot time.
• Ability to tailor training sessions to diverse customers.
• Basic computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert Synthetic Flight instruction.
• Maintain accurate trainee records.
• Operate synthetic training equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Customer focus

English proficiency

Education

UK, EASA or ICAO equivalent licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About This Role

As a global leader in Civil Aviation training, our Business Aviation Training Division is undergoing an exciting period of expansion and we now have several full-time openings for Synthetic Flight Instructors based out of our Burgess Hill (West Sussex) Training Centre. If you're a Professional Pilot looking for a change of direction, have a training background and you are passionate about training then we'd love to hear from you!

The role we are offering you

We are looking for instructors to join us across a variety of platforms including Falcon, Gulfstream, Citation and Challenger. We will build upon your existing experience as an aviation professional and transform you into a world‑class Synthetic Flight Instructor and subject matter expert, ready to lead clients through their training – all with the added benefit of spending less time away from home.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside our client partners, providing expert Synthetic Flight instruction.
• Provide classroom instruction where required.
• Maintain accurate and concise trainee records.
• Operate state‑of‑the‑art synthetic training equipment and the very latest aircraft technologies.

Our ideal candidate has

• Held a UK, EASA or ICAO equivalent licence
• 1500 hours or more total multi‑pilot time
• A keen eye for detail in training delivery – you must be willing to maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with CAE policy and requirements
• Ability to tailor training sessions to the needs of a diverse customer base
• An interest in mentoring and developing industry colleagues
• Basic computer proficiency – Microsoft Office and other internet‑based programs
• Must read, speak and converse in English at a high level
• Commit to roster pattern with fixed days off and up to 30+ vacation days per year (including bank holidays)
• Right to live and work in the UK is desirable
• Must live in commutable distance to Burgess Hill (ideally within a 1‑hour drive / 30 miles or willing to make appropriate arrangements to stay locally)

What kind of person will succeed in this team?

You'll be someone who thrives on mentoring and developing industry colleagues from diverse backgrounds and be passionate about delivering a high standard of training. You'll also have a strong customer focus with the ability to create a welcoming and productive training environment for our business clients.

Location

The role will be based out of our Burgess Hill Training Centre so you will need to be able to commit to 5 days per week onsite.

Please note that a training bond would apply to this position. The level of bond is determined by previous experience and ratings.

CAE offers

• Private health insurance (BUPA)
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Pension scheme
• Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes
• Life Assurance
• CAE's Global Flexible Vacation program providing employees with the opportunity to tailor their paid vacation to their needs
• Opportunities to progress internally within the team to roles such as Examiner, Lead Instructor and Training Manager

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalise the physical world, deploying software‑based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest‑fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

www.cae.com

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer

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