Supervisor of Flight Instructing

Job Description

About the Company Skyborne is an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to build better pilots. It operates three training facilities: a UK head office at Gloucestershire Airport, plus training bases at Vero Beach, Florida and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. Skyborne's values are creativity, humanity and quality, and the academy partners with major global airlines including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com and easyJet. Role Overview Skyborne is looking for skilled and talented Flight Instructors who are not afraid to think outside the box in order to deliver the best possible training to highly motivated, hand-picked trainee pilots. The role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working with people and is motivated by delivering excellence. Key Responsibilities Deliver flight training to independent and contract students as assigned. Conduct flight training in accordance with the FARs and the SAA course outline or contract training course, as appropriate. Teach training courses, or contract training courses, as assigned. Manage assigned students' training within the syllabus and the schedule. Maintain accurate logbook records for assigned students. Ensure assigned students are scheduled for stage checks in a timely manner. Maintain currency in all procedures and regulations. Maintain a minimum 80% pass rate on non-final and final stage checks for assigned students. Maintain recency in accordance with FAR 61.57, on file with instructor records. Adhere to SOPs and regulations. Complete annual recurrent instructor standardisation in accordance with FAR 141. Complete periodic line checks and evaluation flights as required. Participate in and promote the safety culture, reporting all aviation safety related issues via the feedback system and adhering to the related processes. Carry out other tasks assigned by the Programme Manager, Chief Instructor and/or Centre Director. Licences & Qualifications Candidates should confirm they meet the minimum criteria for the experienced instructor profile before applying: Holds CFI, CFII and MEI ratings. First, second or third class medical certificate. Recency of experience in accordance with FAR 61.57. The unrestricted right to work in the USA. Contingent on employment, all candidates must pass a drug screening and background check, plus TSA badging if required for the role. Experience Minimum of 1,500 hours total time. Requirements Effective verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English. Ability to interact with a diverse student body. What We Offer Full-time position. $75,000 annually. Health insurance (medical, dental and vision). 401k investment plan. 18 days paid time off plus 5 sick days. 9 public holidays.

Requirements

• Deliver flight training to independent and contract students as assigned.
• Conduct flight training in accordance with the FARs and the SAA course outline or contract training course, as appropriate.
• Teach training courses, or contract training courses, as assigned.
• Manage assigned students' training within the syllabus and the schedule.
• Maintain accurate logbook records for assigned students.
• Ensure assigned students are scheduled for stage checks in a timely manner.
• Maintain currency in all procedures and regulations.
• Maintain a minimum 80% pass rate on non-final and final stage checks for assigned students.
• Maintain recency in accordance with FAR 61.57, on file with instructor records.
• Adhere to SOPs and regulations.
• Complete annual recurrent instructor standardisation in accordance with FAR 141.
• Complete periodic line checks and evaluation flights as required.
• Participate in and promote the safety culture, reporting all aviation safety related issues via the feedback system and adhering to the related processes.
• Carry out other tasks assigned by the Programme Manager, Chief Instructor and/or Centre Director.
• Holds CFI, CFII and MEI ratings.
• First, second or third class medical certificate.
• Recency of experience in accordance with FAR 61.57.
• The unrestricted right to work in the USA.
• Contingent on employment, all candidates must pass a drug screening and background check, plus TSA badging if required for the role.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours total time.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English.
• Ability to interact with a diverse student body.
• Full-time position.
• $75,000 annually.
• 401k investment plan.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision).
• 18 days paid time off plus 5 sick days.