About This Role
Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) is seeking experienced flying instructors to deliver high-quality ab-initio flight training on SR-20/22 single-engine aircraft to pilot cadets. This is an exceptional opportunity where successful instructors can transition to Emirates Airlines mainline after 5 years of service. Candidates must have a minimum of 700 total flight hours with 500 hours of instructional time and 200 hours of IFR time, holding a Commercial Pilot License with Flight Instructor and Instrument Ratings. The position offers a competitive salary package including tax coverage, company accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, staff travel benefits, and full visa sponsorship in Dubai, UAE.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality flying training instruction on SR-22 single-engine aircraft
- Conduct on-aircraft instruction to ab-initio pilot cadets
- Provide simulator-based instruction
- Deliver on-ground instruction
- Prepare lessons and instructional materials
- Conduct pre-flight and post-flight briefings
- Perform accurate report writing and assessment
- Potential progression to DA42 twin-engine fleet instruction after demonstrating proficiency
What We Offer
Income tax coverageTravel benefitsCompany-provided accommodationComprehensive medical insuranceStaff travel privilegesVisa sponsorshipOpportunity to join Emirates Airlines mainline after 5 years of service
Requirements
- Minimum 700 hours total flight time
- 500 hours instructional time
- 200 hours IFR time
- Valid CPL with Flight Instructor (FI) and Instrument Rating (IR)
- Class 1 Medical Certificate
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5
- Ab-initio flying instructional experience in a large ATO
- Exceptional instructional technique with understanding of broad range of teaching methodologies
- Computer literate
- Clear incident/accident record
- Eligible to live and work in UAE
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.