Airbus is currently recruiting for a Toulouse, France position of Chief Flight Instructor (Ab Initio) and Project Manager for its commercial aircraft business joining the Airbus training services department. Please see an extract of the job post below.

“Responsibilities

• The CFI may delegate standardisation and supervision to the flight instructors. In all cases it is the CFI who is ultimately responsible for ensuring quality and standards
• Responsible for the supervision and the standardization of the instructors, except Theoretical Knowledge Instructors,
• The supervision of the local standardization staff
• The standardisation of the flight and flight simulator instruction
• Guidance for recruitment, selection as well as the final validation of the recruitment for Instructors as well as Part-Timers, except for Theoretical Knowledge Instructors in all Airbus Training Centres.
• Represent and act on behalf of the Head of Training within the ab initio Flight Academy(s)
• Develop with customers dedicated MPL Course
• Provide update to existing ab initio training programs & courseware
• Manage dedicated projects within flight training, from project creation to deployment
• Provide effective oversight and proactive management of MPL programs and Airbus Flight Academy Program
• Identify and advise the WW Head of Training on emerging issues and opportunities for training program enhancement
• Coordinate with local Airbus Flight Academy Postholders and staff to identify operational needs and liaise with the Head of Training and/or other departments as needed to help satisfy those needs
• Identify and propagate best practices, assess the impact of proposed changes, and facilitate change within the Airbus Flight Academy
• Monitor and maintain appropriate operational data to help guide business decisions
• Monitor, review, and act upon applicable regulatory, customer, and other external guidance related to Airbus Flight Academy training program content and delivery
• Facilitate and assist in the implementation of Airbus instructor standardization policies across local programs
• Monitor the quality of training delivery and take or direct action to correct any existing or potential discrepancies or deficiencies
• Coordinate with the Standards, Compliance and Regulatory departments to assist in maintaining local alignment with the Airbus Network
• Provide guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of new training programs
• Maintain Airbus Flight Instructors qualifications
• Maintain an activity in client training
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Training
• Review and follow up on customer satisfaction surveys other feedback and, when required, act to ensure that local training delivery meets or exceeds customer and client expectations
• Develop and maintain close relationships with key customers, authorities and clients
• Maintain a concentrated customer/client orientation, often under adverse circumstances

Requirements

• Minimum EASA CFI pre-requisites apply
• Extensive experience in flight instruction & flight examiner (FE/CRE) appreciated
• Have working knowledge of applicable national aviation authority organisation(s) and regulations.
• Have developed relationships with local authorities.
• Have proven experience in Project Management
• Have interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Possess verbal and written communication abilities in English and one other language
• Demonstrate proficient computer skills
• Have the ability to focus and work in a complex environment
• Be readily accepting of change and able to adjust accordingly
• Have the ability to make decisions and solve complex problems unsupervised within scope of responsibility”

To learn more about the role or to apply check out the job post here.

Source: Airbus