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Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI)

locationFrance
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Areas of operation

France

Job Description

Role Overview Airbus Blagnac is looking for a Synthetic Flight Instructor (a non-flying position) to join the Airbus Training Centre. You will instruct airline crews converting to Airbus on all operational and technical aspects for a specific type or types, using fixed base simulators, classroom training, Airbus pilot training devices and full flight simulators. You will give stand-up lectures so that airline crews can carry out safely and correctly all normal and emergency procedures required by the airworthiness authorities and reach the required level of standard proficiency. You will adhere to Airbus standard policy and standardisation as required by Airbus Flight Training Operations, instruct crews within the defined time limits, evaluate crew progression and decide, where necessary, whether an extra session is needed to achieve the required level of proficiency. Key Responsibilities Instruct crews using the training devices listed above. Deliver, if required and after being indoctrinated, other specific courses such as ETOPS and performance. Where needed, participate in course development or in standardisation instruction. Licences & Qualifications Hold or have held a Commercial Pilot Licence ( CPL ) and frozen ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence), or an ATPL . Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) as a pilot. Fluent in English; a negotiation level of English is required for this position. A Synthetic Flight Instructor authorisation or experience as an instructor would be a plus. Experience A minimum of 3,000 hours as a pilot. A minimum of 1,500 hours on multi-pilot aircraft (MPA). A minimum of three years of commercial aviation experience as a pilot on FAR 25 / CS 25 or FAR 23 / CS 23 aircraft in multi-pilot operation (MPO), preferably on an Airbus aircraft. Recognised for pedagogy, perseverance, flexibility, curiosity and adaptability. Available for business travel worldwide. Additional Information Company: Airbus SAS. Employment type: permanent. Experience level: professional. Job family: training support & services. The job requires awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity. Airbus never asks for any kind of monetary exchange during recruitment. Requisition ID: JR10161260

Requirements

  • Instruct crews using the training devices listed above.
  • Deliver, if required and after being indoctrinated, other specific courses such as ETOPS and performance.
  • Where needed, participate in course development or in standardisation instruction.
  • Hold or have held a Commercial Pilot Licence ( CPL ) and frozen ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence), or an ATPL .
  • Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) as a pilot.
  • Fluent in English; a negotiation level of English is required for this position.
  • A Synthetic Flight Instructor authorisation or experience as an instructor would be a plus.
  • A minimum of 3,000 hours as a pilot.
  • A minimum of 1,500 hours on multi-pilot aircraft (MPA).
  • A minimum of three years of commercial aviation experience as a pilot on FAR 25 / CS 25 or FAR 23 / CS 23 aircraft in multi-pilot operation (MPO), preferably on an Airbus aircraft.
  • Recognised for pedagogy, perseverance, flexibility, curiosity and adaptability.
  • Available for business travel worldwide.