Flight Instructor (IRI/CRI)

Job Posting: Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI) and/or Class Rating Instructor (CRI) - Aeroplane

Location: Heraklion International Airport (LGIR), Crete, Greece

Organization: Cretan Eagle Aviation Flight Academy (CEA)

Employment Type: Full-time

Availability: Immediate

Job Summary

Provide mainly flight and/or simulator (if applicable) duties in accordance with EASA regulations and according to the approved training Manuals, advisory circulars, airport operations, and Cretan Eagle Aviation (CEA) policies and/or procedures. Schedule/Coordinate students, maintain records, and ensure that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student in each flight course. Eligibility for Theoretical Training if required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Familiarize students with CEA policies, procedures, and flight training courses
• Perform those flight instructor duties authorized by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) in accordance with the approved CEA Training Courses Manuals
• Ensure all students understand and practice all aspects of CEA`s Safety Program. Regularly schedule each assigned student to ensure satisfactory progress through the course and immediately inform supervisor of any delays in training process or other irregularities
• Responsible for accurately maintaining all appropriate records including student training record, student logbook, and computer records
• Ensure that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by all assigned students as stipulated in Training Courses Manuals
• Responsible for the timely course completion of all flight students assigned, including completion of required paperwork
• Recommend curriculum and courseware improvements when appropriate
• File incident reports as necessary to report any observed safety violations, or situations that may affect the safety of flight
• Attend administrative, standardization, internal training, and instructor development meetings as required
• Provide assistance and/or other relevant supporting materials to instruct students of various levels of experience, ability, and background, as assigned by the Head of Training (HoT)

Profile

• Must hold minimum an EASA FI(A) + IRI and/or CRI (valid) rating
• Must hold a current Airplane SEP/MEP Land rating (valid)
• Must hold a current EASA Medical Certificate 1
• Must hold an ICAO English level (ELP) at least level 5
• Previous instructional experience in an ATO environment
• Higher education / College degree in Aviation and / or management will be an advantage
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
• Must have basic Computer’s skills (MS-Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must hold valid Driving License (Category B, EU)
• Must be able to successfully meet all Airport and other clearance requirements, as requested
• Must be able to successfully pass drug and alcohol testing program, if required
• Right to live and work as a contractor within EU

Productivity and Performance

• Should have the ability to perform an average of 6 Instructional flight hours per day, if requested
• Should be able to maintain 80% pass rate for training sessions and stage checks
• Minimum ICAO English level 5 or 6 required
• Availability: Immediately
• Type of contract : Full time

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work/related duties. They are not to be taken into consideration as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned, nor shall this document or part of it, be considered a contract for employment.

Required degree level

• Diploma of Higher Education

Required languages

• English