Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructor

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.

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

Role Expectations

We are in search for full time 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 & Ground School Instructor and subject matter expert. In the Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructor role, you will have the opportunity to lead clients through their training – all with the added benefit of spending less time traveling for work.

Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructors 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assuring the quality delivery of client training according to qualification including classroom systems and performance ground school and in-simulator pilot training
• Monitoring and assuring compliance to all authorizations and qualifications
• Strive to increase Instructor qualifications, as required by the program
• Conduct quality pre and post flight briefings
• Suggest changes to curriculum and courseware materials to enhance the clients’ experience
• Assist the Lead with duties, when requested
• Assure all paperwork/electronic records are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• On occasions, you will be required to provide single clients with seat support
• You will be expected to deliver portions of initial and recurrent ground school
• Any other duties, as assigned by the Training Manager

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 mention 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
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Continuously drives toward process improvement and customer/client satisfaction
• Ability to focus and work in a fast-paced 24/7 environment
• Readily accepts change and adjusts accordingly
• Maintains concentrated customer/client orientation

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.

Position Type

Regular

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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