Barbados-based university, University of the West Indies (UWI) is establishing an ab initio pilot training pathway together with global pilot training solution provider CAE and is seeking candidates for the post of Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (Aviation).

The pilot training program will be optional for UWI students. UWI will conduct the Ground School at the Cave Hill Campus in Barbados; students will take Ground School classes alongside their degree program classes. Upon successful completion of the Ground School, students will proceed to CAE Phoenix Aviation Academy where they will conduct all flight training.

Please see an extract of the job post below:

“Job Title: Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (ATPL Ground School Instructor)

Position Type: Part-Time (Onsite / remote work may be possible)

Location: University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct specialist ATPL(A) Theoretical Knowledge Instruction subject to standards as defined by the Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (CTKI), for up to 4 subjects.
• Actively remain up to date with technological advances, regulatory changes and general content of the applicable subject(s).
• Familiarize yourself to expert-level with the Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS) or any other Digital Learning/Teaching tools.
• As responsible TKI, monitor, track and evaluate the progress of students using the LMS or Digital Learning Tools and report accordingly to the CTKI or Training Manager Theory any concerns regarding the student’s performance and learning curve.
• Meet the required instructional standards at each standardization review as defined by the CTKI.
• Maintain a high standard of student reports, assessments, and records.
• Pastoral care and counseling of students as appropriate.
• Perform remedial training where required in close consultation with the responsible CTKI or Training Manager theory.
• Contribute to and undertake responsibilities as ‘Subject Matter Expert’ and ‘Mentorship’ as required by the CTKI or Training Manager Theory.
• Support the Academy to achieve overall customer service standards.

Education and Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or relevant experience preferably related to the subject-to- teach or general field of educational sciences.
• Academic background related to the applicable subject(s) is a plus.
• To have or have held a pilot license is a plus.
• Being a former student of CAE FTO is a plus.
• Previous experience as an instructor, mentor and/or coach.
• Extensive background in aviation training.
• Extensive operational experience in aviation – airline background or military background would be significant added value.
• Experience as TKI would be significant added value.“

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Source: CAE