Theoretical Knowledge Instructor ATPL - Emirates Flight Training Academy

Job Purpose

First-of-its-kind training facility in Dubai, the Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) is located in Dubai South, Dubai World Central (DWC). With its unique facilities and resources, Emirates Flight Training Academy offers the opportunity to learn to fly in the most advanced flight training academy in the world.

Our fully-operational flight operations centre is dedicated to Emirates Flight Training Academy cadets only, making flight training part of everyday life at the Academy. This means you will have the opportunity to gain a complete operational experience in one holistic environment.

As Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (ATPL) in Emirates Flight Training Academy, you will be responsible for delivering high quality ground school instruction in a range of ATPL Theoretical Knowledge subjects to a culturally diverse group of ab-initio pilot cadets at the Emirates Flight Training Academy. All training to be delivered in accordance with GCAA, EASA and Emirates Standards.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide ATPL ground school training to ab-initio cadets within a safe, respectful, and multicultural environment.
• Monitor cadet’s proficiency and progress on regular basis and generate accurate reports of their performance.
• Research, develop, and recommend new training methods to further improve the standard of learning and performance.
• Provide qualitative feedback in the creation or modification of lessons, training materials and instructional models.
• Monitor, support, and assist students throughout the course, both within and out of the classroom.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all relevant administration and theoretical knowledge training records, including planning for examinations.
• Actively support the integration of Ground School and Flight School and interact with the flight school training team to optimize the student experience.
• Teach by example by behaving as an exemplary role model to students, promoting professional and disciplined behaviour.
• Deliver other ground school related training initiatives as directed by the Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (CTKI).
  
  

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)
• 8+ yrs Flight Operations
• Experience in Instructional Background.
• Experience in the delivery of training either in a technical, educational institute or corporate training environment.
• Relevant airlines flight operations knowledge gained through pilot, flight engineer, dispatch qualification or flight navigator experience preferred.
• Have at least 3 years experience as a TKI delivering ATPL TK Subjects based on the EASA or UAE GCAA syllabus.
• Has delivered at least 3 different ATPL TK subjects in an approved training organisation (ATO).
• Sound knowledge of flight crew licensing regulations (EASA or GCAA preferable).
• Self-motivated, with proactive and effective leadership and teamwork skills; ability to deal comfortably with various cultures is vital.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to interact well with trainees; MS Office experience.
• Ability to adapt to paperless teaching methods.
  
  

At Emirates, we are committed to providing employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you are looking for challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join the team!

Salary & benefits

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams, the local currency of the UAE. The Dirham is linked to the Special Drawing Right of the International Monetary Fund and it has been held constant against the US dollar since the end of 1980 at a mid-rate of approximately US$1=Dh3.66. As a TKI at EFTA you are part of the Emirates’ family and therefore will enjoy generous travel benefits normally associated with an airline. Along with the exceptional travel benefits, the role also has excellent leave and health care packages, education allowances, accommodation with power and water paid for and life insurance, making the role extremely attractive to high performers. By viewing the Dubai Lifestyle section in the careers website you can also consider the many benefits of Dubai as a location to live and work in.

---