Synthetic and Ground School Instructor

1 Month ago • All levels • Teaching

Job Summary

Job Description

The role involves training as a Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) and subject matter expert, working with the latest aircraft technologies and top-of-the-range equipment. The responsibilities include providing expert Synthetic Flight instruction, conducting classroom-based instruction, and maintaining accurate and concise trainee records. You will be mentoring and developing industry colleagues from diverse backgrounds. The role is based in Vienna at a new training centre. This will involve providing pilot training on popular aircraft types. This role is Full Time and Permanent.
Must have:
  • EASA license required.
  • 1500 hours or more total multi-pilot time.
  • Must read, speak, and converse in English at a high level.
  • Ability to tailor training sessions to diverse customer needs.
  • Must live in commutable distance to the Training Centre in Schwechat.
Good to have:
  • Previous instructional experience ideal but not required - CFI, SFI or SFE
  • The right to live and work in Austria is desirable
  • Prepared to spend a period of time outside of Austria to undertake initial type and SFI ratings

Job Details

About This Role

                                                                                                         

Our Business Aviation Training Division is expanding its global network to Central Europe with a new training centre in Vienna, Austria.

The centre will deploy the first Bombardier Global 7500 full-flight simulator (FFS) in Europe, making pilot training on this popular aircraft type more accessible and convenient for operators in the region. 

We are looking for Full Time, Permanent Instructors (SFI’s) to be based on the Global 7500, Global 6000 Vision and Phenom. The new 8,000-square-metre, state of the art facility will have space for expansion with a capacity for up to nine FFSs and will be purpose-built to deliver the most advanced pilot training experience in Central Europe. We will initially operate six state-of the-art FFSs in Vienna with additional simulators to be announced.

Come grow with us, while we make Business Pilot Training more accessible in Central Europe!

Role Expectations

We are in search for Flight Instructors that are ready to take their existing experience as an aviation professional and transform their skills and knowledge into a world-class Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) and subject matter expert.   In the SFI role, you will have the opportunity to lead clients through their training – all with the added benefit of spending less time traveling for work.

SFI’s will work alongside our client partners, providing expert Synthetic Flight instruction. In addition, some classroom-based instruction will be required, 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 Pilot Profile

  • Synthetic Flight Instructors

  • High-performance aircraft and instructional experience

  • Skilled in mentoring and developing industry colleagues 

 Qualifications 

  • EASA licence required. 

  • 1500 hours or more total multi-pilot time (please also add if you have 500hrs or more SP hours)

  • Previous instructional experience ideal but not required - CFI, SFI or SFE 

  • 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

  • Ability to tailor training sessions to the needs of a diverse customer base

  • 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 and SFI 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** 

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Position Type                       

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com

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At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries.


CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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