Multi-Engine Flight Instructor - Gloucester

Job Description

About the Company Skyborne is an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. The company has invested in state-of-the-art training facilities in both the UK and the United States, alongside cutting-edge resources for airline-focused pilot training. It operates three training facilities: the UK head office at Gloucestershire Airport, plus two major training locations at Vero Beach, Florida and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. Graduates go on to fly for leading airlines. Skyborne's culture is shaped by three pillars. Creativity: thinking differently, asking questions and constantly seeking smarter, more effective ways of operating. Humanity: a supportive, team-focused environment where staff and students feel empowered, valued and heard, with recognition, inclusion and collaboration seen as essential. Quality: safety, expertise and professionalism at the heart of everything, trusted by students and airline partners alike. Skyborne is a people-first company whose team takes pride in giving trainees the strongest start to their aviation careers, and partners with an extensive list of major global airlines including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com and easyJet. Role Overview As a Multi-Engine Flight Instructor (MEP IR) you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality flight and simulator instruction to trainees, in compliance with Skyborne's training and safety standards and in line with the applicable Aviation Authority regulations. You will instruct at state-of-the-art training facilities using the very latest aircraft, simulators and courseware, surrounded by inspiring colleagues who are all committed to delivering the very best. This position is based onsite at Gloucestershire Airport and is available on a full-time, part-time or contractual basis. Key Responsibilities Conduct training in accordance with the approved ATO training manual and the Academy's published schedule and programme. Deliver briefings and debriefings to trainees. Comply with all rules and procedures detailed in the ATO Operations Manual. Uphold flight safety in every aspect of training. Licences & Qualifications UK CAA Part-FCL unrestricted Flight Instructor (A) with instructional privileges including SEP (Land), Night, CPL, Instrument and MEP (Land). Unrestricted UK CAA Class 1 Medical. Experience Minimum 500 hours flight time. Minimum 200 hours instructional time. Minimum 30 hours Pilot in Command MEP (Land). What We Offer Salary of £62,400 per annum, reviewed annually Competitive uncapped bonus scheme, subject to realistic and achievable targets £1,000 sign-on bonus upon full completion of standardisation £100,000 loss of licence benefit Reimbursement of rating and medical renewal and revalidation expenses 30 days annual leave (inclusive of UK public holidays) based on a 4.5-day working week Inclusive and flexible rostering Additional annual leave purchase scheme 5% employer pension contribution Private health insurance with discounted family plans Life assurance scheme of 3x annual salary Enhanced sick pay Discounted gym membership Employee assistance programme Free mortgage advice Free on-site parking Rewards and recognition scheme Access to state-of-the-art training facilities and resources Free barista-style coffee Additional Information For questions, or to arrange an informal chat with a member of the recruitment team, contact recruitment@skyborne.com.

Requirements

• Conduct training in accordance with the approved ATO training manual and the Academy's published schedule and programme.
• Deliver briefings and debriefings to trainees.
• Comply with all rules and procedures detailed in the ATO Operations Manual.
• Uphold flight safety in every aspect of training.
• UK CAA Part-FCL unrestricted Flight Instructor (A) with instructional privileges including SEP (Land), Night, CPL, Instrument and MEP (Land).
• Unrestricted UK CAA Class 1 Medical.
• Minimum 500 hours flight time.
• Minimum 200 hours instructional time.
• Minimum 30 hours Pilot in Command MEP (Land).
• Reimbursement of rating and medical renewal and revalidation expenses
• 30 days annual leave (inclusive of UK public holidays) based on a 4.5-day working week
• Inclusive and flexible rostering
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance programme
• Free mortgage advice
• Free on-site parking
• Rewards and recognition scheme
• Access to state-of-the-art training facilities and resources
• Free barista-style coffee

Benefits

• Salary of £62,400 per annum, reviewed annually
• Competitive uncapped bonus scheme, subject to realistic and achievable targets
• £1,000 sign-on bonus upon full completion of standardisation
• £100,000 loss of licence benefit
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Private health insurance with discounted family plans
• Life assurance scheme of 3x annual salary