Flight Training Instructor (SFI)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonuses

Profit sharing schemes

Retirement saving plans

Employee stock ownership scheme

Generous leave

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Airbus Americas Customer Services, Inc. in Miami is hiring Flight Instructors to deliver simulator training for its Americas region and beyond. The role includes instructing trainees, evaluating progress, and producing reports on performance, with both full-time and part-time options available.

Ideal candidates have FAA ATP or Commercial instrument rating, 4000+ hours total, and 1500+ hours as PIC, plus SFI/TRI experience on A320/A330/A350 and fluent English for briefing and debriefing.

Qualifications

• FAA ATP or Commercial instrument rating multi-engine holder with Airbus type rating preferred.
• Total flight hours 4000+, with 1500+ hours in jet category aircraft.
• PIC hours 1500+ and ability to teach, brief and debrief in English.
• SFI/TRI experience on A320/A330/A350 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training per Airbus standards using flight simulators and devices.
• Instruct trainees and evaluate progression with written reports.
• Provide extra training to reach required proficiency levels.
• Contribute to training documentation improvements.

Skills

FAA ATP/Commercial multi-engine

A320/A330/A350 type rating

1500+ PIC hours

4000+ total flight hours

Fluent English

Education

BS/BA in related field

Job description

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Job Description

The Airbus Training Center (ATC) in Miami provides flight and maintenance crew training for Airbus airline customers worldwide although primarily for those based in the Americas. The custom-designed, 110,000-square-foot complex trains more than 2,000 cadets each year in a range of six full-flight simulators, innovative computer-based training classrooms, and cabin door and slide trainers – all simulating the A320, A330, A340 and A350 XWB families of aircraft. In Miami you’ll also find the Airbus Latin America headquarters. A team of 60 employees there provides sales, marketing, contracts, customer support and communications for the region’s commercial aircraft, helicopters and space & defence divisions. Airbus Miami currently has capacity for additional Flight Instructors to deliver training in the simulator. Currently there are both full time and more temporary, part time positions available.

Responsibilities

• Delivering training while adhering to Airbus standard policy and standardization as required by Airbus Flight Training Operations.
• Instructing trainees on the various training devices.
• Providing an evaluation of the crews progression.
• Producing a written report and grading of the trainees performance at the end of each session.
• Determining the necessity to provide extra training in order to achieve the desired level of proficiency.
• Participating in the improvement and development of training documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• High school graduates who ideally went on to obtain a BS/BA.
• Obtained 3 years experience operating with an airline.
• Hold or have held an FAA ATP or Commercial instrument Rating Multi Engine with an Airbus Aircraft.
• Ideally holding an A320, A330 or A350 type rating.
• Holding at least 4000 hours total time.
• A minimum of 1,500 hours in a jet category aircraft.
• A minimum of 1,500 hours a PIC (Pilot in Command).
• Be able to teach, brief and debrief in fluent English.
• Substantial Simulator Instructor experience as an SFI/TRI on A320 or A330 or A350.
• Able to write progress reports for submissions to the airlines or authorities.

How we care for those joining on a full time permanent basis.

• Competitive base salary.
• Various bonuses.
• Profit sharing schemes.
• Retirement saving plans.
• Opportunities to participate in the employee stock ownership scheme.
• Generous amount of leave.
• Comprehensive health insurance cover, which includes medical prescriptions, dental, vision and more.
• Continuous development opportunities with various development programs both national and international mobility.

The advantages for those joining on a more part-time temporary basis.

• Competitive remuneration.
• Flexible working arrangements providing a balance between activity and time off.

This position is considered Safety Sensitive by the Federal Aviation Administration (14 CFR Part 121 Appendix I, III. and Appendix J, II.) and is subject to pre-employment drug testing(for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamine, Amphetamine, Opiates, PCP), and random testing after hiring (including for alcohol). 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 Americas Customer Services, Inc. Employment Type: Permanent Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: Job Family: Training support & services.

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Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.