Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI)

Job Description: Airbus Blagnac is looking for a Synthetic Flight Instructor (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, Airbus Pilots Training Devices Full Flight Simulators You will give stand-up lectures in order to insure airline crews capability to carry out safely and correctly all normal and emergency procedures required by Airworthiness authorities so that the crew will achieve the required level of standard proficiency. You will adhere to Airbus standard policy and standardization as required by Airbus Flight Training Operations. You will instruct the crews within the defined time limits. You will evaluate the crews’ progression. You will decide, need be, on the necessity to give any extra session to achieve the level of proficiency.

Task & accountabilities

You will be responsible for the following activities: Instruct crews using the above mentioned training devices Deliver if required (and after being indoctrinated) others specific courses (ETOPS, performance..) Need be, participate in courses development or in standardization instruction.

Required skills

• Hold or have held a Commercial Pilot Licencse (CPL) & Frozen ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) or ATPL Fluent in English Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) as Pilot A minimum od 3,000 hours as Pilot A minimum of 1,500 hours on Multi Pilot Aircraft (MPA) Minimum of three years commercial aviation experience as pilot on FAR 25 / CS 25 or FAR 23 / CS23 aircrafts in Multi Pilot Operation (MPO), preferably on an Airbus Aircraft.
• A Synthetic Flight Instructor Authorization or experience as Instructor would be a plus.
• A negotiation level of English is required for this position.
• You are recognized for your pedagogy, your perseverance, your flexibility, your curiosity and your adaptability.
• You are available for business trips worldwide.

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 SAS

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Training support & services

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