LIeida, Spain –  Global pilot training group BAA Training, which operates flight school’s and full flight simulator training center’s, is seeking a Chief Flight Instructor for Ab Initio to oversee training operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This leadership role involves managing flight instructors, developing training programs, and maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EASA or applicable regulatory standards for flight training
• Oversee training program development, instructor qualification, student progression, and safety management
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor flight instructors, fostering professional development
• Develop and update training programs, syllabi, and manuals
• Conduct quality checks, audits, and represent the ATO in regulatory and client meetings
• Align training objectives with organizational goals and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform duties as an FI, CRI, and IRI

Candidate Requirements

• CPL(A) license with valid ratings
• Instructor certificate with privileges to instruct in at least one phase of Ab Initio training
• Minimum 2 years of flight instruction experience
• 1,000+ flight hours as PIC, including 500+ hours of instructor flight time (200 hours may be instrument training)
• Valid Class 1 medical certificate
• ICAO English Level 5 or higher
• Strong knowledge of ATO operations and regulatory compliance
• Leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience in curriculum development and operational management

What BAA Training Offers

• Health insurance after 3 months
• Additional holiday days for seniority (after 2 years)
• Wellness and birthday leave
• Emotional wellbeing support from Mindletic
• Full-flight simulator entertainment flight
• International and multicultural work environment
• Career growth opportunities

To apply, please visit BAA Training’s careers page.

Source: BAA Training