Germany – Lufthansa Aviation Training Group (LAT) is seeking to appoint a Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) at its Laage training base in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and ensure training quality standards for all student groups, overseeing the content, timing, and structure of practical flight instruction.
• Train, evaluate, and certify new flight instructors in accordance with both EASA and FAA regulatory requirements applicable to the Laage site.
• Ensure full compliance with safety-related rules and regulations governing LAT’s flight operations and flight training activities.
• Lead team meetings and instructor coordination sessions to align operational and pedagogical objectives.
• Manage and document regulated work processes to maintain optimal instructional consistency and operational efficiency across LAT’s flight training network.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) with Flight Instructor (FI(A)) and Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI) credentials. Multi-Engine Instructor (CRI MEP) authorization is desirable.
• Several years of instructional experience with a proven record of safety and instructional excellence.
• In-depth understanding of EASA Part FCL, Part ORA, Part ARA, and relevant U.S. aviation laws.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to foster an environment of high performance and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent proficiency in English; additional languages are considered an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive professional development and training programs within Lufthansa Group’s global training network.
• Access to on-site sports facilities, bike leasing, and wellness amenities.
• Competitive compensation structure, including company bonus eligibility.
• Flight privileges across Lufthansa Group airlines.

For more information on the role and to apply – navigate directly to the Lufthansa Aviation Training Group job post.

Lufthansa Aviation Training Group (LAT) operates one of the world’s most comprehensive and interconnected pilot training networks, spanning Europe and North America. The group delivers both ab-initio (initial) and advanced (type rating and recurrent) training through a standardized, evidence-based approach under the Lufthansa Group’s global safety and training framework.

Source: Lufthansa Aviation Training Group