Chief Flight Instructor

Synopsis

The Manager Pilot Training is responsible for the supervision of flight simulation training instructors and for the standardization of the delivery of all flight instruction and flight simulation instruction for the Approved Training Organizations ATO.

Accountabilities

• Standardisation of all instructors reporting to him/her and the provision of instructor briefing materials related to flight and flight simulation training.
• Ensure Sufficient Qualified Personnel for the training is available
• The role shall be responsible for ensuring that suitable arrangements are in place for the signing of all course completion certificates for any courses offered by EAT by both the HT and the Manager Pilot Training.
• Qualify Standardisation instructors
• Supervise daily simulator operations
• Attend required department meetings
• Perform duties and supervision of external Flight Training
  
  

Education & Experience

• A Diploma or a degree certificate
• Hold a current GCAA CPL/IR or ATPL with FI privileges, or ICAO equivalent acceptable for reciprocal recognition by the GCAA
• Meet other applicable GCAA regulatory requirements as outlined in CAR-FCL and CAR-ORA relating to the specified position
• Minimum 1500 hours total flight time as multi crew
• Minimum of 7 years of experience out of which 3 years in the aviation industry as a pilot/flight instructor
• Minimum 2000 hours flying experience including 1000 hours as PIC
• Experience in a turbine aircraft in a training/checking role in a Multi-crew or single-pilot environment in modern EFIS equipped aircraft an advantage.
• Minimum recent experience (at date of appointment):
• Must have provided Instruction within the past 3 years
• Minimum 1000 hours as Instructor (A)
  
  

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

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