ATR Flight Instructor / Examiner (TRI/TRE)

Job Description

About the Company ATR is the world's number one aircraft manufacturer in regional aviation, providing a new generation of turboprops. It is a joint venture between two European aeronautical heavyweights, Airbus and Leonardo. From the world's largest cities to the planet's most remote regions, ATR's purpose is to deliver air travel to people, communities and businesses in an innovative, sustainable and modern way. ATR describes its leadership profile as people-centric, entrepreneurial, inspiring, exemplary, innovative and humble, and offers work alongside passionate colleagues in a human-sized company. Role Overview ATR is looking for an experienced ATR Flight Instructor / Examiner (TRI/TRE) to join the Training and Flight Operations Directorate, also known as the ATR Training Centre. The position is based in Blagnac, near Toulouse, France. Key Responsibilities Conduct and deliver comprehensive classroom, simulator and flight training for all ATR customers worldwide, including type rating, difference courses, instructor courses, command upgrade, tailored recurrent training and line/base training. Report any abnormal trainee performance to the Head of Training. Develop new training courses and modules. Support the ATR Flight Operations department through query management and operational visits. Perform subjective fly-outs on qualified FSTDs and support simulator technicians in maintaining simulator approvals. Take part in the Safety Management System (SMS) and support the ATR Safety department with event, incident or accident analysis. Maintain and upgrade personal competences in line with the qualification held and with aircraft platform evolution or new regulations. Work transversally with other ATR teams to bring specific operational and training expertise. Support office activities on demand. Travel regularly to support ATR activities worldwide, including ATR Training Centres in Asia and the Americas and on-site customer support for aircraft entry into service, fleet ramp-up or tailored missions. Licences & Qualifications EASA licence holder qualified on the ATR, with the qualification appearing on both licences, and Captain on the aircraft. A valid qualification on the ATR-500/600 is required. An FAA CPL or previous TCI experience would be a plus. Valid and current TRI/TRE (instructor/examiner) rating. Fluent English, with the ability to write reports and other business correspondence in English. Experience Significant flight experience as a commercial pilot, including ATR experience and recent experience as an instructor Captain on the ATR type. Excellent understanding of aeronautical training activities, FSTD teaching tools and authority expectations (EASA, FAA and others). Understanding of how an aviation training centre functions and the requirements that apply to it. Up-to-date knowledge of recent changes in training regulation through EASA regulatory monitoring. Experience developing training programmes, ideally as a Chief or Deputy Training Captain or as a TRI/TRE. Good knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS). Appropriate experience auditing and evaluating records and systems. Ability to create and deliver presentations to customers and authorities; customer-oriented, able to build strong relationships with customers, authorities and colleagues. Ability to work outside normal business hours when required, to work well under pressure, to multi-task and to meet deadlines. Additional Information Company: Airbus ATR SAS. Contract type: permanent. French job class: Classe G14. Experience level: professional. Job family: Training support & services (JF-CS-TS). Requisition reference: JR10446223. The job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity. Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive working environment, welcomes all applications irrespective of background, and supports flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Airbus will never ask for any monetary exchange as part of a recruitment process. Note: the source advert was published in English and French; both versions describe the same vacancy and have been merged here.

Requirements

• Conduct and deliver comprehensive classroom, simulator and flight training for all ATR customers worldwide, including type rating, difference courses, instructor courses, command upgrade, tailored recurrent training and line/base training.
• Report any abnormal trainee performance to the Head of Training.
• Develop new training courses and modules.
• Support the ATR Flight Operations department through query management and operational visits.
• Perform subjective fly-outs on qualified FSTDs and support simulator technicians in maintaining simulator approvals.
• Take part in the Safety Management System (SMS) and support the ATR Safety department with event, incident or accident analysis.
• Maintain and upgrade personal competences in line with the qualification held and with aircraft platform evolution or new regulations.
• Work transversally with other ATR teams to bring specific operational and training expertise.
• Support office activities on demand.
• Travel regularly to support ATR activities worldwide, including ATR Training Centres in Asia and the Americas and on-site customer support for aircraft entry into service, fleet ramp-up or tailored missions.
• EASA licence holder qualified on the ATR, with the qualification appearing on both licences, and Captain on the aircraft. A valid qualification on the ATR-500/600 is required. An FAA CPL or previous TCI experience would be a plus.
• Valid and current TRI/TRE (instructor/examiner) rating.
• Fluent English, with the ability to write reports and other business correspondence in English.
• Significant flight experience as a commercial pilot, including ATR experience and recent experience as an instructor Captain on the ATR type.
• Excellent understanding of aeronautical training activities, FSTD teaching tools and authority expectations (EASA, FAA and others).
• Understanding of how an aviation training centre functions and the requirements that apply to it.
• Up-to-date knowledge of recent changes in training regulation through EASA regulatory monitoring.
• Experience developing training programmes, ideally as a Chief or Deputy Training Captain or as a TRI/TRE.
• Good knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Appropriate experience auditing and evaluating records and systems.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations to customers and authorities; customer-oriented, able to build strong relationships with customers, authorities and colleagues.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours when required, to work well under pressure, to multi-task and to meet deadlines.