Multi Engine Flight Instructor

Job Title: Multi Engine Flight Instructor (FI MEIR)

Job Code: IMS20231104-99456

Job Location: UK – Cranfield – Bedfordshire

Applications will only be accepted from individuals who are eligible to live and work within the UK

Benefits:

• Auto Enrolment pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group Income Protection, Private Health Care and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts with cinemas, travel, major retailers, family days out and much more
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free parking
• Cycle to Work scheme

About the role:

The role is to provide Multi Engine and Instrument flight, simulator and ground instruction in accordance with L3 - Commercial Training Solutions – Airline Academy approved Training Manuals for the Integrated, MPLI or Modular flight training Courses

Day to day responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Uphold flight safety in every aspect of training and encourage a ‘just culture’ amongst colleagues and cadets
• Conduct each training event in accordance with the approved syllabus, and in compliance with the Academy published schedule/programme
• Ensure each cadet is properly briefed and prepared for each training event and conduct a debrief after completion of the event
• Complete cadet reports promptly after every training event
• Monitor every assigned cadet’s progress and report any training performance problems to the CFI or designated representative
• Foster professionalism amongst all cadets
• Observe the highest personal standard of professionalism in every aspect of this role
• Maintain personal license and rating validities
• Retain a valid Class 1 medical. Inform the DHT/CFI promptly if loss of medical occurs
• Ensure the Academy’s standards are promoted and maintained throughout training
• Maintain an accurate and true copy of a personal flying logbook
• Comply with all rules and procedures detailed in the Academy Operations Manual
• Attend administration, standardization and periodic/annual training as required by the CFI
• Support the CFI and DCFIs in the conduct of Academy business in the UK, Portugal or any other Academy satellite site
• Monitor the maintenance condition of the training fleet and report any defects to operations as soon as possible
• Conduct any other reasonable duties which may, from time to time, be given by the HT, CFI or DCFI

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

• Flight instructional experience at ab-initio level:
• Experienced in delivering VFR and/or IFR training on the MEP aircraft
• A good standard of piloting and instructional skills
• Flexibility to adapt learning/teaching styles and to differentiate between cadets
• Strong customer care skills
• A good standard of piloting skills and a passion for sharing skills and knowledge with aspiring pilots
• Flexibility to adapt learning/teaching styles and to differentiate between cadets
• Strong customer care skills
• Knowledge of UK and EASA regulations
• Self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic
• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal comfortably with various cultures

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of UK CPL, ME/IR(A)
• Recent experience as an MEIR Flight Instructor
• UK Class 1 Medical

Early applicants are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert once sufficient applications have been received

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.