About This Role
The Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) in Dubai South, Dubai World Central (DWC), is hiring a Flying Instructor to deliver high-quality ab-initio flight training to pilot cadets. The role begins on the single-engine Cirrus SR-22 fleet, with the opportunity to progress onto the DA42 twin-engine fleet once proficiency in the single-engine instructional role is demonstrated. Instruction spans on-aircraft, in-simulator and on-ground teaching, and includes lesson preparation, pre- and post-flight briefings, regular progress checks, assessment and accurate report writing, all within EFTA's dedicated flight operations centre.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide flying training and instruction to ab-initio cadets.
- Conduct pre- and post-flight training briefings so cadets fully understand the required knowledge, processes and procedures.
- Deliver flying-skills training in the aircraft, the simulator and on the ground to ensure cadets meet the prescribed flying standards.
- Carry out regular checks to confirm cadets meet course standards.
- Treat cadet safety as paramount and report any incidents, violations or situations affecting operational safety to the relevant personnel.
- Monitor cadet proficiency and progress on a regular basis and produce accurate performance reports.
- Research, develop and recommend new training methods to raise the standard of learning and performance, and deliver other flying-related training initiatives as directed by the Chief Flying Instructor (CFI).
What We Offer
Basic salary of AED 24,161, offered as an attractive tax-free salary.Transport allowance and company-provided accommodation.Comprehensive medical insurance and a healthcare package.Staff travel with discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, generous leave, life insurance and further transport benefits.
Requirements
- Ab-initio flying instructional experience gained in a large Approved Training Organisation (ATO).
- Minimum 700 hours total time, 500 hours instructional time and 200 hours IFR time.
- A GCAA or any ICAO Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) with a Single Engine Class Rating.
- A Flight Instructor Rating with night and instrument privileges.
- Class 1 Medical Certificate without restrictions.
- ICAO English Language Proficiency of Level 5 or greater.
- Exceptional instructional technique with an understanding of a broad range of teaching methodologies, and computer literacy.
- Applicants must supply a CV, passport, CPL/ATPL licence or certificate, a Class 1 Medical Certificate with no limitations (except visual corrections), the last three pages of their logbook, an ICAO English Language Proficiency Certificate, a no-incident/accident certificate issued by a Civil Aviation Authority, and a Licence Verification Letter required by the GCAA for licence conversion (the last three items may be presented upon joining if not available at application).
About Emirates
Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) is the flight training division of Emirates, the world's largest international airline based in Dubai. EFTA trains ab-initio pilot cadets with a unique pathway to Emirates Airlines mainline operations.