Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructor

Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructors 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 top of the range equipment and the very latest aircraft technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assuring the quality delivery of client training according to qualification including classroom systems and performance ground school and in-simulator pilot training
• Monitoring and assuring compliance to all authorizations and qualifications
• Strive to increase Instructor qualifications, as required by the program
• Conduct quality pre and post flight briefings
• Suggest changes to curriculum and courseware materials to enhance the clients’ experience
• Assist the Lead with duties, when requested
• Assure all paperwork/electronic records are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• On occasions, you will be required to provide single clients with seat support
• You will be expected to deliver portions of initial and recurrent ground school
• Any other duties, as assigned by the Training Manager

Minimum Qualifications

EASA licence required.

1500 hours or more total multi-pilot time (please mention if you have 500hrs or more SP hours)

Previous instructional experience ideal but not required - CFI, SFI or SFE

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

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

Flexibility to commit to a full-time work pattern

Must live in commutable distance to the Training Centre in Schwechat

The right to live and work in Austria is desirable

Prepared to spend a period of time outside of Austria to undertake initial type and SFI ratings

Preferred Qualifications

Synthetic Flight Instructors

High-performance aircraft and instructional experience

Skilled in mentoring and developing industry colleagues

Excellent interpersonal skills

Continuously drives toward process improvement and customer/client satisfaction

Ability to focus and work in a fast-paced 24/7 environment

Readily accepts change and adjusts accordingly

Maintains concentrated customer/client orientation

Benefits

Paid annual leave (25 days a year)

Special Leave (care for sick family members, death, birth, relocation, wedding)

Sick leave

Social security (ÖGK): including retirement insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance (if not retired), accident insurance

Government Tax Relief: PENDERPAUSCHALE-for employees that travel over 20km to work a day, family related tax relief (e.g. Familien bonus)

Tax Benefits on 13th and 14th salary

**Please note that a training bond would apply to this position. The level of bond is determined by previous experience and ratings and further details will be shared at interview stage**

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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