Multi Engine Flight Instructor - Oxford

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, using its own fleet of aircraft and state-of-the-art simulators. Role Overview Leading Edge Aviation is recruiting a Multi Engine Flight Instructor to join the team. You will deliver the highest standard of flight and simulator training to a growing number of students. Multi Engine Flight Instructors deliver VFR or IFR training, depending on experience, to the highest quality, working on the company's Diamond DA42 aircraft and state-of-the-art simulators. Courses are both integrated and modular and cover UK CAA and EASA licences. The company is as committed to your career progression as you are and has established in-house pathways to help you develop your abilities as a flight instructor, including gaining instrument ratings and progressing into management positions. The role is available on either a part-time or a full-time (37.5 hours) basis, based at the Oxford academy. Please indicate your preference when applying. Key Responsibilities 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 Prerequisite requirements: 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 Requirements A passion for aviation 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 up to GBP 59,400 per annum, subject to qualifications, reviewed annually (range GBP 43,200 - GBP 59,400 per year) 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 Access to the Individual Assistance Program and lifestyle discounts Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking Employee referral scheme Loss of licence insurance Reimbursement of all rating and medical renewals and revalidations 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. Workplace type: on site. Compensation: GBP 43,200 - GBP 59,400 per year. Reporting to: Chief Flight Instructor.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• A passion for aviation
• 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

Benefits

• Salary up to GBP 59,400 per annum, subject to qualifications, reviewed annually (range GBP 43,200 - GBP 59,400 per year)
• Competitive uncapped bonus scheme, subject to realistic and achievable targets
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
• Life assurance scheme of 2x your annual salary
• Loss of licence insurance