FIC Flight Instructor

Job Description

About the Company Leading Edge Aviation is an industry-leading commercial pilot training academy delivering both integrated and modular courses covering UK CAA and EASA licences, with campuses in the United Kingdom and Spain and a fleet of aircraft and state-of-the-art simulators. Role Overview Leading Edge Aviation is recruiting an FIC-approved Flight Instructor. A core focus of the role is the training and development of the company's team of flight instructors in the UK and in Spain, ensuring that instructors hold the licences and ratings required to train a growing number of students. The FIC Flight Instructor will deliver training towards the issue of FCL900 certificates and will assist in the standardisation process for all incoming staff. When not working with the staff team, you will act as a Multi Engine Flight Instructor, delivering the highest standard of flight and simulator training to student pilots, working on the company's fleet of aircraft and state-of-the-art simulators. Courses are both integrated and modular and cover UK CAA and EASA licences. This is a full-time (37.5 hours) position based at the Oxford academy, with the ability to travel to the campus in Spain as required. The ideal candidate will hold UK CAA and EASA licences and be multi-engine qualified, although applications are welcome from candidates who do not fully meet these criteria. Key Responsibilities Flight Instructor Training Assist with standardisation training for all incoming flight instructors, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality training with excellent standards of safety and compliance Deliver training for the initial issue of a flight instructor certificate and for flight instructor upgrades, including instrument, night and multi-engine ratings Deliver training towards the issue of FCL900 certificates Student Flight Training Deliver high-quality, engaging, standardised flight training Ensure that course standards, training requirements and objectives are taught properly and in a timely manner, following direction from the Head of Training (HoT), the Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) and their deputies Manage student progress appropriately and report any deficiencies to the CFI Complete all non-flying assignments, including Duty Instructor and classroom briefings, and manage students effectively through the course, reporting any issues in a timely manner Identify any improvements to the practical instruction and/or training standards, working actively with those responsible to improve safety and quality levels within the academy continuously Monitor the technical and internal status and cleanliness of all aircraft and simulators used for training, reporting discrepancies and verifying that all equipment is airworthy and suitable for training or operating Comply fully with the orders given in the company FCOM and ensure that students understand and comply with those SOPs Use your experience to support and mentor your peers Complete all other reasonable duties as directed by the HoT and CFI Flight Safety Promote safe behaviour among students, peers and staff at all times on the ground and in the air, in full compliance with Leading Edge Aviation's safety policies Ensure all students throughout the academy are taught and maintain the principles and practices of flight safety Participate actively in the company Safety Management System, including filing Air Safety Reports (ASRs), attending safety briefings and remaining vigilant for any perceived unsafe behaviour or actions Adhere at all times to any other safety standards that may be issued from time to time, whether at the home base or at third-party airports Administration Maintain your own logbook accurately in line with company and national regulations Complete student training records appropriately and in a timely manner, checking student logbooks as required Attend all administrative, standardisation and instructor development meetings and in-service training as programmed Play a part in wider company life, such as attending open days and events when requested Demonstrate and uphold the company's core values in all actions, decisions and interactions Licences & Qualifications Core competencies: FIC/FII approval UK CAA FCL (EASA FCL or EASA FCL900 desirable) FI(A) rating, a & b (FI(A) d, e, g desirable) Class 1 medical from the related authorities, valid for at least 6 months MEP (Land) rating (desirable) Requirements A passion for aviation Previous experience delivering quality training to fellow flight instructors To have and maintain the highest personal and professional standards Maintain your licence, ratings and medical in line with company requirements and applicable aviation authority regulations Ability to work independently and on your own initiative when appropriate Strong report writing, systems and IT skills A flexible approach, with the ability to work shifts as per the established rota Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic outlook Demonstrable alignment with the company's core values in attitude, conduct and work ethic What We Offer Salary of GBP 43,200 - GBP 64,400 per annum, subject to ratings, qualifications and experience Competitive uncapped bonus scheme, subject to realistic and achievable targets Commitment to your personal and professional development Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing with service, plus public holidays An Airspace day for wellbeing and what is important to you Enhanced sick pay and leave Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions Life assurance scheme of 2x your annual salary Critical illness cover Access to the Individual Assistance Program and lifestyle discounts Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking Employee referral scheme Additional Information Our culture: at Leading Edge Aviation, the company's vision, mission and values guide everything it does. The post holder is expected to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, compliance and integrity. The role requires flexibility and a collaborative mindset to contribute to the company's vision of excellence in everything it does. The company notes that a great pilot - or instructor - is more than a checklist: candidates with the skills, passion and commitment to develop future aviators are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every listed requirement. Employment type: permanent, full time. Workplace type: on site. Compensation: GBP 43,200 - GBP 64,400 per year. Reporting to: Chief Flight Instructor.

Requirements

• Assist with standardisation training for all incoming flight instructors, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality training with excellent standards of safety and compliance
• Deliver training for the initial issue of a flight instructor certificate and for flight instructor upgrades, including instrument, night and multi-engine ratings
• Deliver training towards the issue of FCL900 certificates
• Deliver high-quality, engaging, standardised flight training
• Ensure that course standards, training requirements and objectives are taught properly and in a timely manner, following direction from the Head of Training (HoT), the Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) and their deputies
• Manage student progress appropriately and report any deficiencies to the CFI
• Complete all non-flying assignments, including Duty Instructor and classroom briefings, and manage students effectively through the course, reporting any issues in a timely manner
• Identify any improvements to the practical instruction and/or training standards, working actively with those responsible to improve safety and quality levels within the academy continuously
• Monitor the technical and internal status and cleanliness of all aircraft and simulators used for training, reporting discrepancies and verifying that all equipment is airworthy and suitable for training or operating
• Comply fully with the orders given in the company FCOM and ensure that students understand and comply with those SOPs
• Use your experience to support and mentor your peers
• Complete all other reasonable duties as directed by the HoT and CFI
• Promote safe behaviour among students, peers and staff at all times on the ground and in the air, in full compliance with Leading Edge Aviation's safety policies
• Ensure all students throughout the academy are taught and maintain the principles and practices of flight safety
• Participate actively in the company Safety Management System, including filing Air Safety Reports (ASRs), attending safety briefings and remaining vigilant for any perceived unsafe behaviour or actions
• Adhere at all times to any other safety standards that may be issued from time to time, whether at the home base or at third-party airports
• Maintain your own logbook accurately in line with company and national regulations
• Complete student training records appropriately and in a timely manner, checking student logbooks as required
• Attend all administrative, standardisation and instructor development meetings and in-service training as programmed
• Play a part in wider company life, such as attending open days and events when requested
• Demonstrate and uphold the company's core values in all actions, decisions and interactions
• FIC/FII approval
• UK CAA FCL (EASA FCL or EASA FCL900 desirable)
• FI(A) rating, a & b (FI(A) d, e, g desirable)
• Class 1 medical from the related authorities, valid for at least 6 months

Benefits

• Salary of GBP 43,200 - GBP 64,400 per annum, subject to ratings, qualifications and experience
• Competitive uncapped bonus scheme, subject to realistic and achievable targets
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
• Life assurance scheme of 2x your annual salary