Ground School Instructor

Join CAE's new Business Aviation Training Centre in Vienna, Austria, as a Ground School Instructor. You will be part of the initial team setting up operations, utilizing state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators. In this role, you will transform your aviation experience into world-class subject matter expertise, leading clients through classroom-based ground school instruction. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate trainee records and working with the latest aircraft technologies.

Must Have

• High-performance aircraft experience
• Instructional experience
• Skilled in mentoring and developing industry colleagues
• Responsible for delivering instruction during ground training phase of initial and recurrent courses using VSIM
• Delivering instruction on IPT during initial ground school
• Must read, speak, and converse in English at a high level
• A keen eye for detail in training delivery and maintaining accurate records
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and other internet-based programs)
• Flexibility to commit to a full-time work pattern
• Must live in commutable distance to the Training Centre in Schwechat
• Prepared to spend a period of time outside of Austria to undertake initial type ratings

Good to Have

• Previous instructional experience (CFI ideal, not required)
• The right to live and work in Austria is desirable

About This Role

Join our Business Aviation Training Centre in Vienna (Schwechat) where you’ll be part of our global Business Aviation Training team.

We have just opened the doors to our newest business aviation training centre in Vienna, Austria, come be part of the initial team setting up the operations. CAE will initially operate five state-of the-art Full Flight Simulators in Vienna, including the G550, PH100/300, Global 7500, and a Global 6000 Vision Full Flight Simulators for business jets from leading manufacturers. The new 8,000-square-metre facility will have space for expansion with a capacity for up to nine Full Flight Simulators and will be purpose-built to deliver the most advanced pilot training experience in Central Europe.

Role Expectations

We are in search for Ground Instructors that are ready to take their existing experience as an aviation professional and transform their skills and knowledge into a world-class subject matter expert. In the GSI role, you will have the opportunity to lead clients through their training with the benefit of working close to home!

GSI's will work alongside our client partners, providing expert Ground School instruction (classroom-based instruction), and you will be responsible for the upkeep of accurate and concise trainee records. You will also get to work with top of the range equipment and the very latest aircraft technologies.

Ideal Professional Profile

• Ground School Instructors
• High-performance aircraft and instructional experience
• Skilled in mentoring and developing industry colleagues

Qualifications

• Responsible for delivering instruction during ground training phase of initial and recurrent courses using VSIM.
• Delivering instruction on IPT during initial ground school.
• Previous instructional experience, ideal not required - CFI
• Must read, speak, and converse in English at a high level
• A keen eye for detail in training delivery – you must be willing to maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with CAE policy and requirements
• Basic computer proficiency – Microsoft Office and other internet-based programs
• Flexibility to commit to a full-time work pattern
• Must live in commutable distance to the Training Centre in Schwechat
• The right to live and work in Austria is desirable
• Prepared to spend a period of time outside of Austria to undertake initial type ratings

What kind of person will succeed in this team?

You'll be someone who thrives on mentoring and developing industry colleagues from diverse backgrounds and be passionate about delivering a high standard of training. You'll also have a strong customer focus with the ability to create a welcoming and productive training environment for our business clients.

Location

The role will be based out of our Training Centre in Vienna so you will need to be able to commit to a full time, permanent position on site.

Please note that a training bond would apply to this position. The level of bond is determined by previous experience and ratings and further details will be shared at interview stage

Position Type

Regular