Sponsored Flight Instructor for Additional Qualifications - Bournemouth

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 Skyborne Airline Academy is offering sponsored upgrade opportunities for Flight Instructors looking to enhance their instructional qualifications and progress their careers. If you hold an unrestricted FI(A), Skyborne can offer bonded instructor upgrade pathways, including sponsorship towards: Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI) privileges Multi-Engine Class Rating Instructor (CRI ME) PIC Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) hour requirements Not only are these upgrades funded through the bonded training programme, you will also receive a salary throughout your training. Once fully qualified, your salary increases in line with Skyborne's Flight Instructors to £62,400, and you become eligible for the uncapped bonus scheme. The modern fleet of eight DA42 aircraft is supported by an in-house maintenance team, with preventative maintenance inspections conducted every 100 hours. This proactive approach helps maximise aircraft availability, enabling instructors to make the most of their flying hours and training opportunities. This position is based onsite at Bournemouth Airport and is available on a full-time basis. Applications are encouraged from candidates who are close to meeting the required criteria, as all applications are individually reviewed by the Training team. Licences & Qualifications UK CAA Part-FCL unrestricted FI(A) Certificate. Hold a CPL and IR-SP-ME. Approaching 200 hours of instrument flight time. Unrestricted UK CAA Class 1 Medical. Requirements Demonstrate a strong commitment to aviation education and safety. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey information effectively to trainees. What We Offer Starting salary of £55,000 per annum, increasing to £62,400 once qualified Fully bonded sponsorship for additional ratings, including potential hour building on Multi Engine Piston aircraft on Piper Seminoles in Florida £100,000 loss of licence benefit Reimbursement of rating and medical renewal and revalidation expenses 30 days paid 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

• Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI) privileges
• Multi-Engine Class Rating Instructor (CRI ME)
• PIC Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) hour requirements
• UK CAA Part-FCL unrestricted FI(A) Certificate.
• Hold a CPL and IR-SP-ME.
• Approaching 200 hours of instrument flight time.
• Unrestricted UK CAA Class 1 Medical.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to aviation education and safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey information effectively to trainees.
• Fully bonded sponsorship for additional ratings, including potential hour building on Multi Engine Piston aircraft on Piper Seminoles in Florida
• Reimbursement of rating and medical renewal and revalidation expenses
• 30 days paid 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

• Starting salary of £55,000 per annum, increasing to £62,400 once qualified
• £100,000 loss of licence benefit
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Private health insurance with discounted family plans
• Life assurance scheme of 3x annual salary