Overview
Part-Time – PD/GD & Communication Faculty
Department: Academics
Location: Vision School of Aviation, Thiruvananthapuram
Reports To: Centre Head / Chief Academic Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Position Overview: Conduct engaging and practical training sessions in Personality Development (PD), Group Discussion (GD), Spoken English, Communication Skills, Interview Preparation, Grooming, and Professional Etiquette to prepare students for careers in aviation, hospitality, travel, and customer service.
- Communication Skills Training: Conduct sessions on Spoken English, Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, and Public Speaking; improve verbal and written communication; train students in professional and business communication.
- Personality Development (PD): Develop students’ confidence, leadership qualities, positive attitude, and interpersonal skills; help students overcome stage fear and improve presentation skills; conduct activities that enhance self-esteem and personality.
- Group Discussion (GD) & Interview Preparation: Conduct mock group discussions and personal interview sessions; train students for HR, airline, and customer service interviews; provide individual feedback to improve performance.
- Grooming & Professional Etiquette: Teach aviation grooming standards, professional attire, personal hygiene, body language, and customer service etiquette; ensure students maintain a professional appearance and behavior during training.
- Student Assessment: Evaluate students through presentations, role plays, group discussions, and mock interviews; maintain assessment records and provide constructive feedback; submit performance reports to the Centre Head after each training session or batch completion.
- Academic Responsibilities: Prepare lesson plans, training materials, presentations, and classroom activities; ensure timely completion of training modules; maintain discipline and encourage active student participation.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in English, Aviation, Hospitality, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master's Degree or professional certifications in Soft Skills, Communication Skills, Personality Development, IELTS, or Corporate Training (advantage).
Experience
- Minimum 25 years of experience as a Soft Skills, Personality Development, Communication, or Aviation Trainer.
- Prior experience in Aviation, Hospitality, Customer Service, or Corporate Training is preferred.
Required Skills
- Excellent spoken and written English communication;
- Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills;
- Strong mentoring and counselling abilities;
- Professional grooming and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to motivate and engage students;
- Good knowledge of airline recruitment standards and interview techniques;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Key Competencies
- Communication Skills
- Personality Development Coaching
- Public Speaking
- Group Discussion Facilitation
- Interview Coaching
- Grooming & Professional Etiquette
- Student Mentoring
- Leadership & Motivation
- Time Management
- Professionalism
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Student participation and engagement
- Improvement in communication and personality development
- Student feedback and satisfaction
- Timely completion of assigned sessions
- Quality of training delivery
- Interview and placement readiness of students
Working Schedule
Conduct classes as per the academic timetable assigned by the Centre Head. Typically 24 hours per session or as scheduled by the institute. Flexible working hours, including weekdays or weekends, depending on batch requirements.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Candidates with experience in Airlines, Cabin Crew Training, Hospitality, Aviation Academies, Corporate Training, or Soft Skills Training will be preferred. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, a professional personality, and the ability to inspire and prepare students for successful careers in the aviation industry. Deliver engaging training sessions in Spoken English, Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, and Business Communication. Enhance students' verbal and written communication skills for airline, airport, hospitality, and customer service industries. Improve fluency, confidence, clarity, and public speaking abilities.