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Synthetic Flight Instructors

CAE
West Sussex
4 months ago
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About This Role

As a global leader in Civil Aviation training, our Business Aviation Training Division is undergoing an exciting period of expansion and we now have several full-time openings for Synthetic Flight Instructors based out of our Burgess Hill (West Sussex) Training Centre. If you're a Professional Pilot looking for a change of direction, have a training background and you are passionate about training then we'd love to hear from you!

The role we are offering you

We are looking for instructors to join us across a variety of platforms including Falcon, Gulfstream, Citation and Challenger. We will build upon your existing experience as an aviation professional and transform you into a world-class Synthetic Flight Instructor and subject matter expert, ready to lead clients through their training – all with the added benefit of spending less time away from home.

You will work alongside our client partners, providing expert Synthetic Flight instruction. In addition, some classroom based instruction will be required, and you will be responsible for the upkeep of accurate and concise trainee records. You will also get to work with state of the art synthetic training equipment and the very latest aircraft technologies. 

Our ideal candidate has

Held a UK, EASA or ICAO equivalent licence

1500 hours or more total multi-pilot time 

A keen eye for detail in training delivery – you must be willing to maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with CAE policy and requirements

Ability to tailor training sessions to the needs of a diverse customer base

An interest in mentoring and developing industry colleagues

Basic computer proficiency – Microsoft Office and other internet-based programs 

Must read, speak, and converse in English at a high level 

Commit to roster pattern with fixed days off and up to 30+ vacation days per year (including bank holidays)

Must live in commutable distance to Burgess Hill (ideally within a 1-hour drive / 30 miles or willing to make appropriate arrangements to stay locally) 

The right to live and work in the UK is desirable

What kind of person will succeed in this team?

You'll be someone who thrives on mentoring and developing industry colleagues from diverse backgrounds and be passionate about delivering a high standard of training. You'll also have a strong customer focus with the ability to create a welcoming and productive training environment for our business clients

Location

The role will be based out of our Burgess Hill Training Centre so you will need to be able to commit to 5 days per week onsite

**Please note that a training bond would apply to this position. The level of bond is determined by previous experience and ratings**

CAE offers

Private health insurance (BUPA)

Healthcare cash plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Pension scheme

Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes

Life Assurance

CAE's Global Flexible Vacation program providing employees with the opportunity to tailor their paid vacation to their needs

Opportunities to progress internally within the team to roles such as Examiner, Lead Instructor and Training Manager

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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