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Flight Training Instructor

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Job Description:

Airbus Miami | Flight Instructors

The Airbus Training Center (ATC) in Miami provides flight and maintenance crew training for Airbus airline customers worldwide although primarily for those based in the Americas. The custom-designed, 110,000-square-foot complex trains more than 2,000 cadets each year in a range of six full-flight simulators, innovative computer-based training classrooms, and cabin door and slide trainers – all simulating the A320, A330, A340 and A350 XWB families of aircraft. In Miami you’ll also find the Airbus Latin America headquarters. A team of 60 employees there provides sales, marketing, contracts, customer support and communications for the region’s commercial aircraft, helicopters and space & defence divisions.

Airbus Miami currently has capacity for additional Flight Instructors to deliver training in the simulator. Currently there are both full time and more temporary, part time positions available.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering training while adhering to Airbus standard policy and standardization as required by Airbus Flight Training Operations.

  • Instructing trainees on the various training devices

  • Providing an evaluation of the crews progression

  • Producing a written report and grading of the trainees performance at the end of each session.

  • Determining the necessity to provide extra training in order to achieve the desired level of proficiency.

  • Participating in the improvement and development of training documentation.

Required Skills & Experience:

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity with Airbus Miami you must meet all of the following requirements:

  • High school graduates who ideally went on to obtain a BS/BA.

  • Obtained 3 years experience operating with an airline.

  • Hold or have held an FAA ATP or Commercial instrument Rating Multi Engine with an Airbus Aircraft. Ideally holding an A320, A330 or A350 type rating.

  • Holding at least 4000 hours total time .

  • A minimum of 1,500 hours in a jet category aircraft

  • A minimum of 1,500 hours a PIC (Pilot in Command)

  • Be able to teach, brief and debrief in fluent English

  • Substantial Simulator Instructor experience as an SFI/TRI on A320 or A330 or A350

  • Able to to write progress reports for submissions to the airlines or authorities

How we care for those joining on a full time permanent basis.

  • Competitive base salary

  • Various bonuses

  • Profit sharing schemes

  • Retirement saving plans

  • Opportunities to participate in the employee stock ownership scheme

  • Generous amount of leave

  • Comprehensive health insurance cover, which includes medical prescriptions, dental, vision and more.

  • Continuous development opportunities with various development programs both national and international mobility.

The advantages for those joining on a more part-time temporary basis:

  • Competitive remuneration

  • Flexible working arrangements providing a balance between activity and time off.

This position is considered Safety Sensitive by the Federal Aviation Administration (14 CFR Part 121 Appendix I, III. and Appendix J, II.) and is subject to pre-employment drug testing(for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamine, Amphetamine, Opiates, PCP), and random testing after hiring (including for alcohol).

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas Customer Services, Inc.

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

Job Family:

Training support & services <JF-CS-TS>

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By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Annual bonus
Enhanced maternity leave
Open to compressed hours
Accrued annual leave
Sabbaticals
Enhanced sick pay
Adoption leave
Health insurance
Enhanced paternity leave
Family health insurance
Complimentary Medical Services
Referral bonus
Bike parking
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Teambuilding days
In house training
Employee discounts

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