Flight Instructors

CAE Simuflite; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE Simuflite in Dallas, TX seeks a Flight Instructor to deliver high‑quality flight, simulator and ground instruction to students under CAE Global Academy standards and safety regulations. You will teach by example, reinforcing professional behavior and a deep theoretical and practical flying knowledge base.

The role emphasizes monitoring student progress, adhering to timelines, maintaining records, and participating in instructor development and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current Commercial Pilot License is required.
• Flight instructor qualification is an advantage.
• No aircraft accidents or aviation violations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, simulator and ground instruction per standards.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely completion of course objectives.
• Promote safe behavior and compliance with Safety Management System.
• Complete student and flight administration and records.
• Attend administrative meetings and instructor development sessions.
• Identify improvements to enhance instruction quality and safety.

Skills

Structured environment

Team oriented

Result oriented

Communication skills

Independent work

MS Word

MS Outlook

Education

Commercial Pilot License

Flight Instructor Qualification preferred

Job description

About This Role

The Flight Instructor is responsible for delivering high quality flight, simulator and ground instruction to students in compliance with the CAE Global Academy Training standards and Safety standards and applicable aviation authority regulations. He/she ensures that course standards, training requirements and objectives are met by each student. This position is training students with a strong focus on professional behavior and attitude besides strong theoretical and practical knowledge of flying. Therefore 'teaching by example' is a very important responsibility for the Flight Instructor.

• Instruct students in practical and simulator training strictly adhering to the applicable Training and Safety Standards, CGA Quality standards and/or other company directives
• Monitor, plan and assist students to enable satisfactory progress through the course and stay within established timelines; timely and pro‑active reporting and action to prevent delays and unsatisfactory progress
• Promotes safe behavior at all times and complies in behavior and execution with the Safety Management System; ensures all students understand and practice all aspects of the CGA Safety Management System
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all student and flight related administration and records including planning for examinations
• 'Teaching by example' by behaving as an exemplary role model to students promoting professional, disciplined and safe behavior
• Monitor technical and internal status and cleanliness of all the aircraft concerned and report discrepancies to the responsible people
• Attends administrative, standardization and instructor development meetings and in‑service training as assigned; also attends open days and trade shows as requested
• Identify and initiate improvements for practical instruction and Training Standards and work with responsible people to constantly improve safety and quality levels

Key Processes

Conducting practical and simulator flight training to students

Completion of student and flight related administration

Execution of Safety Management System

Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

Student pass rate on first attempt on check rides and examinations

Client feedback rating through client feedback survey

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to work well in a highly structured environment
• Team oriented
• Result oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of MS Word and MS Outlook

Education Required

• No aircraft accident or aviation violation convictions
• Current Commercial Pilot License
• Flight Instructor Qualification is an advantage

Experience Required

• Minimum requirements as indicated in Training Standards and as required by local aviation authorities
• Previous experience as trainer or teacher is an advantage

Contacts and Communications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Communication to students and parents
• Communication to colleague instructors and other departments (ie Maintenance, Operations)

Language Skills

• English ICAO level 4 is required
• Other languages are an advantage

Position Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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