Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI)

Airbus; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus India Training Center in Gurgaon, Haryana, seeks a Professional Training Instructor to lead Airbus crew conversion training. The role involves using fixed-base and full flight simulators to ensure crews meet airworthiness standards and proficiency.

Key requirements include 3000 total flight hours with 1500+ on multi-pilot aircraft, EASA/DGCA ATPL, and English proficiency. International travel and ongoing course development are expected.

Qualifications

• You have 3000 hours total flight time with at least 1500 hours on multi-pilot aircraft.
• You hold or have held an EASA and/or DGCA ATPL license.
• You have or have held an Airbus type rating; a plus.
• Synthetic Flight Instructor Authorization or prior instructor experience is a plus.
• Negotiation level of English is required.
• You are known for pedagogy, perseverance, flexibility, curiosity and adaptability.
• You are available for business trips worldwide.
• You understand compliance risks and integrity are foundational to the company.

Responsibilities

• Instruct crews using Fixed Base Simulators and Airbus training devices.
• Deliver additional courses (ETOPS, performance, etc.) as needed.
• Participate in course development or standardization instruction.
• Evaluate crew progression and determine extra sessions when required.

Skills

Flight hours 3000

1500 multi-pilot hours

EASA DGCA ATPL

Airbus type rating

Instructor experience

English proficiency

Education

ATPL License

Tools

Fixed Base Simulators

Flight Simulators

Airbus Pilots Training Devices

Job description

Job Description

This position is for the newly formed joint venture company between Airbus & Air India. The joint venture company is called Airbus India Training Center (AITC). Delivering on its commitment to 'Skill India', Airbus has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with the Tata-owned Air India to launch a world-class pilot training center in Gurugram, Haryana.

The JV Training Centre will offer A320 and A350 flight training to some 5,000 new pilots over 10 years. Airbus India training center (AITC) will be a strategically critical project for both organizations, with an ambition to form a world leading Aviation Academy in South Asia that could positively impact operations and safety standards of both Airbus and Air India operators in the region.

Position & Location

Position: SFI

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana

Company name: Airbus India Training Center

Job Description

You will instruct airline crews converting to Airbus on all operational and technical aspects for a specific type (or types) using Fixed Base Simulators, Classroom, Airbus Pilots Training Devices, Full Flight Simulators. You will give stand-up lectures in order to insure airline crews capability to carry out safely and correctly all normal and emergency procedures required by Airworthiness authorities so that the crew will achieve the required level of standard proficiency. You will adhere to Airbus standard policy and standardization as required by Airbus Flight Training Operations. You will instruct the crews within the defined time limits. You will evaluate the crews’ progression. You will decide, need be, on the necessity to give any extra session to achieve the level of proficiency.

Task & accountabilities

• Instruct crews using the above mentioned training devices
• Deliver if required (and after being indoctrinated) others specific courses (ETOPS, performance..)
• Need be, participate in courses development or in standardization instruction

Required skills

• You have acquired 3000 hours of total flight time as pilot with minimum 1500 flight hours on multi-pilot aircraft (MPA)
• You hold or have held an EASA and/or DGCA ATPL License
• You have or have held a type rating on Airbus aircraft is a plus
• A Synthetic Flight Instructor Authorization or experience as Instructor would be a plus
• Negotiation level of English is required for this position
• You are recognized for your pedagogy, your perseverance, your flexibility, your curiosity and your adaptability
• You are available for business trips worldwide
• This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth

Company: Airbus India Training Centre Private Limited

Employment Type: Fixed term

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Training support & services

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