Simulator Flight Instructor

Role and Responsibilities

For near retirement Commercial Pilots, becoming a Synthetic Flight Instructor will be a highly rewarding and satisfying transition. Drawing on your expert knowledge of Airbus systems, you will lead and mentor our clients through their training, enabling them to achieve training objectives. CAE is a world-leading training provider to commercial pilots. Our training centres provide training support solutions to a number of world-renowned airline clients. On a day-to-day basis, you will be working with a number of different organizations and nationalities. We work with the most advanced technologies in the industry and can guarantee an exciting role where no two days are the same. Due to upcoming projects, we have full-time and freelance positions available for experienced instructors in these three locations: Milan and Stockholm (SFI - A) and Copenhagen (SFI - A).

Role and Responsibilities:

Provides simulator/ flight instruction on one single type rating for the issue of licenses, type rating and certificates or provide ground school instruction in class 

Responsible for conducting pre and post flight simulator briefings in a thorough, professional manner and in accordance with CAE standards 

Other required administrative duties (completes training records, recommends remedial training when necessary, track his/her own instructional qualifications, etc.) 

Participates in creation of curricula and courseware when required 

40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays depending on the course schedule and sharing the work between the whole team of instructors.

 Travel to other CAE offices may be required.

The role we are offering you:

Working with our airline client partners to provide high quality synthetic training on A (Milan/Stockholm) / A (Copenhagen) platforms.

Classroom tuition including briefings, debriefings, and simulator details. Other classroom-based training may be required at times

Concise, timely and accurate report writing, as well as maintaining up-to-date trainee records

Flagging areas of deficiency and making recovery plans including remedial training

You will need (SFI - A):

License: EASA – SFI certificate with A Type Rating

A true passion for instructing with a strong background in training

EU Passport or the right to live and work within the EU

Excellent English as you will work with international students.

You will need (SFI - A):

License: EASA – SFI certificate with A Type Rating

Total time: Minimum of hours total time

Time on type: Minimum of hours on Multi Crew aircraft

A true passion for instructing with a strong background in training

EU Passport or the right to live and work within the EU

Good English skills are important as you will deal with many international students. Good understanding of the Scandinavian languages is an advantage as well as other language skills.

Desirable qualities:

Job location: Milan / Stockholm /Copenhagen (ideally locally based candidates)

Flight instructor certificate is valued.

Previous instructional experience as a Line Training Captain, TRI, or TRE 

Holds an existing instructor qualification (A/A) or rating issued by a Regulatory Authority desirable 

An adaptable personality, with the ability to work with others to achieve the best outcomes.

Excellent communication skills

Excellent client focus

Attention to detail, administration, and the ability to maintain accurate records using MS Office

What kind of person will succeed in the role?

Our organization is built on people who share our passion. You will be an experienced aviator who thrives on imparting your knowledge to others. When it comes to instructing, creativity and adaptability are at the forefront of our ethos. You will share in our passion and want others to succeed.

CAE offers:

Excellent remuneration

Unrivalled opportunities to progress within the organization

The opportunity to work with the very latest in aircraft technologies

Flexibility – and the opportunity to work alongside your current profession

About us

CAE is a global leader in modelling, simulation, and training for civil aviation. With more than full-flight simulators in 42 civil training locations worldwide, CAE has the largest network of civil training locations in the industry. CAE serves approximately 3, airlines, aircraft operators and manufacturers across the globe. Our vision is to be the recognized global training partner of choice to enhance safety, efficiency, and readiness.

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