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Atlantic Flight Training Academy, Cork, Ireland are recruiting for full-time EASA licensed full-time unrestricted flight instructors, with additional privileges to teach IRI and ME preferred (IRI/CRI Instructors).

AFTA operate a large fleet of Cessna 172, Diamond DA40 & DA42, & Slingsby aircraft training domestic and international cadets for some of the world’s largest airlines and with Vulcanair P68 aircraft to support our aerial survey division, which provides some variety to our instructors and allows them to develop their skills and breadth of experience.

We provide our Flight Instructors with a clear and consistent career path as there is room for unrestricted flight instructors to grow and progress to IRI & CRI positions within AFTA.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Flight, flight simulation and ground tuition – delivering instruction to students and completing the associated paperwork and record keeping.
• Monitoring student progress, carrying out student reviews, providing constructive feedback, making sure flying standards are adhered to and being available if an issue arises.
• Ensuring that training is conducted in accordance with the approved syllabi.
• Maintaining a proactive approach to Health & Safety and acting upon any safety information or instructions in relation to flight operations and regulations as advised by the IAA and AFTA HT.
• Ensuring that student welfare and discipline is monitored at all times.
• Having a cheerful, authoritative, skilful manner and leading by example in both dress and behaviour
• Maintaining full and accountable records for AFTA management.
• Ensuring that all company policies, procedures and manuals and statutory regulations are being adhered to.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid EASA CPL/MEIR FI (A) with unrestricted privileges.
• Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI) and Class Rating Instructor (CRI) privileges are considered a significant advantage.
• Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Proven instructional experience within a flight training environment.
• Strong knowledge of EASA/IAA aviation regulations and ATO requirements.
• Minimum ICAO English level 5 or 6 required
• Knowledge of Aeronautical Legislation, rules
• Knowledge of EASA PART-ORA, ATO Manuals, ATPL theory subjects and practice is required along with knowledge of aircraft and the aviation industry.

PERSONAL PROFILE:

• Strong problem-solving skills and works well under pressure
• Flexible approach with a student / customer-oriented outlook
• Ability to get on with and inspire young pilots, giving recognition for good work.
• Strong Communications skills with a natural ability to actively listen as well as speak and demonstrate clearly
• Highly organised and disciplined with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with efficient work methods required with analytical & problem solving skills a distinct advantage

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), Cork, Ireland are recruiting for full-time EASA licensed UPRT instructor.

AFTA operates a large fleet of Cessna 172, Diamond DA40 & DA42, & Slingsby aircraft training domestic and international cadets for some of the world’s largest airlines and with Vulcanair P68 aircraft to support our Irish Government aerial survey operations, which provides some variety to our instructors and allows them to develop their skills and breadth of experience.

As our flight training operation continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced and motivated aUPRT Instructor to join our team and deliver high-quality Upset Prevention and Recovery Training to our commercial pilot cadets.

You will play an important role in delivering professional and safety-focused UPRT training, developing students’ understanding of aircraft upset prevention, recognition and recovery, while ensuring they develop the knowledge, skills and decision-making required to operate safely in challenging flight situations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivering aUPRT training in accordance with AFTA’s approved training programmes and procedures.
• Provide high-quality theoretical and practical instruction to commercial pilot students.
• Monitoring student progress, carrying out student reviews, providing constructive feedback, making sure flying standards are adhered to and being available if an issue arises.
• Maintaining a proactive approach to Health & Safety and acting upon any safety information or instructions in relation to flight operations and regulations as advised by the IAA and AFTA HT.
• Ensuring that student welfare and discipline is monitored at all times.
• Having a cheerful, authoritative, skilful manner and leading by example in both dress and behaviour 
• Maintaining full and accountable records for AFTA management.
• Ensuring that all company policies, procedures and manuals and statutory regulations are being adhered to.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid EASA CPL/MEIR FI (A) with unrestricted privileges and;
  • Hold a completion certificate for an EASA Advanced UPRT course (FCL.745.A).
  • Have at least 500 hours of total flight time as a pilot of aeroplanes including at least 200 hours of flight instruction.
  • Hold an aerobatic rating or demonstrate equivalent stick-and-rudder competence, specifically regarding spin-awareness and recovery techniques.
  • Have completed a dedicated aUPRT Instructor Training Course at an ATO covering advanced aUPRT theory, startle/surprise management, and practical dual flight instruction.
  • Hold a Logbook Endorsement from the Head of Training endorsing the instructor’s logbook with the FCL.745.A / FCL.915(e) instructional privilege.
• Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI) and Class Rating Instructor (CRI) privileges are considered an advantage.
• Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Proven aUPRT instructional experience within a flight training environment.
• Strong knowledge of EASA/IAA aviation regulations and ATO requirements.
• Minimum ICAO English level 5 or 6 required 

PERSONAL PROFILE:

• Strong problem-solving skills and works well under pressure
• Flexible approach with a student / customer-oriented outlook 
• Ability to get on with and inspire young pilots, giving recognition for good work.
• Strong Communications skills with a natural ability to actively listen as well as speak and demonstrate clearly
• Highly organised and disciplined with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with efficient work methods required with analytical & problem solving skills a distinct advantage
• The required aUPRT Instructor Training will be provided for ex-military instructors