Chief Flight Instructor: Lead Pilot Training & Curriculum

Placements24; Pretoria; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and benefits

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Autonomy to shape pilot training

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Chief Flight Instructor to lead the flight training operations at a Pretoria-based academy. The role focuses on delivering high-quality programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding a team of instructors to excellence.

The ideal candidate has extensive aviation pedagogy experience, strong leadership, and a passion for training pilots, with a commitment to safety and professional development within Gauteng.

Formación

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proven experience in flight instruction and curriculum development.
• Deep knowledge of SACAA regulations and aviation safety practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging flight training programs.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily operations of the flight training school.
• Manage, train, and evaluate flight instructors.
• Develop and maintain flight training syllabi and curriculum in compliance with regulations.
• Ensure adherence to SACAA regulations and company policies.
• Monitor student progress and ensure completion of training objectives.
• Conduct flight instruction for advanced ratings and endorsements.
• Maintain flight training records and student files.
• Schedule aircraft and instructors.
• Ensure safety and maintenance of training aircraft with maintenance team.
• Foster a culture of safety and professionalism in the department.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Flight instruction

Regulatory compliance

Curriculum development

Communication

Organizational skills

Educación

SACAA CPL or ATPL

Designated Flight Instructor (DFI) rating

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Chief Flight Instructor to lead the flight training operations at a Pretoria-based academy. The role focuses on delivering high-quality programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding a team of instructors to excellence.

The ideal candidate has extensive aviation pedagogy experience, strong leadership, and a passion for training pilots, with a commitment to safety and professional development within Gauteng.