Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent

Indian Pilot Training Group, FSTC, is Looking for Synthetic Flight Instructor/Examiner for Multiple Types

Indian full flight simulator training center and flight school group, Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC), is looking for a Synthetic Flight Instructor/Examiner (SFI/SFE) – A-320 | B-737 NG | ATR72-600 | Q400. Please see an extract of the job post below.

“Job Purpose

Reporting to the The Head of Training, the Full-Time Synthetic Flight Instructor/Examiner (SFI/SFE) will be responsible for conducting pilot simulator and related ground training.

Responsibilities for SFI

  • Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to:
  • Delivering Initial, Conversion and Recurrent related Ground Training for all pilot simulator courses.
  • Delivering Initial, Conversion and Recurrent flight training for pilots on Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs).
  • Acting as Subject Matter Experts for the development and maintenance of Courseware to support all pilot training. This is significant to ensure we maintain relevant and compliant training material.
  • Evaluating and documenting pilot’s performance during training. Ensure accurate progress reports are filed on trainee progress.
  • In coordination with the Head of Training, ensure suitable remedial training is administered, and tailored to the individual’s needs.
  • Conduct and document the results of the required “SFTS” on the simulators and flight training devices as described in the relevant FSTC quality processes.

Responsibilities for SFE

  • Skill Tests for issue/renewal of type rating.
  • PPC and IR Check
  • Standardization checks of SFI
  • Training/check of SFE where authorized
  • LVO Check
  • RHS Check

Requirements  

Each SFI/SFE candidate must satisfy the requirements specified in the DGCA  CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7 – FLIGHT CREW STANDARDS TRAINING AND LICENSING SERIES ‘I’ PART II ISSUE II, 22ND SEPTEMBER 2014 EFFECTIVE: Rev 5 from 7th July 2017 regulations for the issue of an SFI authorization.

Experience

Mandatory Requirements

  • Each SFI candidate must have at least 3500 hours of total flight time, with a total pilot in command hours of at least 1500 hours out of which 1000 hours should be on type.
  • Previous Instructional experience.
  • Should have been current in flying as PIC on the same/ another type of commercial air transport with a scheduled operator on aeroplane in the preceding 5 years; or,
  • Should have been a simulator trainer on the same/ another type of commercial air transport with a scheduled operator or a DGCA/ ICAO Contracting State approved TRTO/ATO on aeroplane in the preceding 5 years; or,
  •  For a foreign pilot employed / engaged by an operator without FATA, functioned as a TRI/SFI on the type with an ICAO Contracting State for a minimum period of 2 years during the previous 3 years.

Desirable Requirements

  • The Full Time SFI Candidate should have delivered instruction on the A 320 and ATR 72-600/ Q400 in the last 24 months.
  • Relevant experience demonstrating the ability to prepare a lesson plan, interpret and present technical material.

 Training 

  • Each SFI candidate must satisfactorily complete training program for the type aircraft in which he shall serve as an SFI as laid down in CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7 – FLIGHT CREW STANDARDS TRAINING AND LICENSING SERIES ‘I’ PART II ISSUE II.

Knowledge

  • Well-developed communication and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate technical and functional skills.
  • Computer literate.
  • Ability to work unsupervised.”

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Photo Credit: Flight Simulation Technique Centre

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The batch of 215 cabin crew and 48 pilots, all Indian nationals, received their wings following extensive training, and are now cleared to operate as fully-qualified crew.

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About Air India

Founded by the legendary JRD Tata, Air India pioneered India’s aviation sector. Since its first flight on October 15, 1932, Air India has an extensive domestic network and has spread its wings beyond to become a major international airline with a network across USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Far-East, SouthEast Asia, Australia and the Gulf. Air India is a member of Star Alliance, the largest global airline consortium. After 69 years as a Government-owned enterprise, Air India and Air India Express were welcomed back into the Tata group in January 2022. The present management at Air India is driving the five year transformation roadmap under the aegis of Vihaan.AI to establish itself as a world-class global airline with an Indian heart. Vihaan.AI is Air India’s transformational roadmap over five years with clear milestones. It will be focussing on dramatically growing both its network and fleet, developing a completely revamped customer proposition, improving reliability and on-time performance. The airline will also be taking a leadership position in technology, sustainability, and innovation, while aggressively investing in the best industry talent. Vihaan.AI is aimed at putting Air India on a path to sustained growth, profitability and market leadership.

About the Tata Group

Founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1868, the Tata group is a global enterprise, headquartered in India, comprising 30 companies across ten verticals. The group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with a mission ‘To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long-term stakeholder value creation based on Leadership with Trust’. Tata Sons is the principal investment holding company and promoter of Tata companies. Sixty-six percent of the equity share capital of Tata Sons is held by philanthropic trusts, which support education, health, livelihood generation, and art and culture. In 2020-21, the revenue of Tata companies, taken together, was $103 billion (INR 7.7 trillion). These companies collectively employ over 800,000 people. Each Tata company or enterprise operates independently under the guidance and supervision of its own board of directors. There are 29 publicly-listed Tata enterprises with a combined market capitalisation of $314 billion (INR 23.4 trillion) as on December 31, 2021. Companies include Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Tata Chemicals, Tata Consumer Products, Titan, Tata Capital, Tata Power, Tata Communications, Indian Hotels, Tata Digital and Tata Electronics.

Source: Air India Press Release
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