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Greece’s Egnatia Aviation Recruiting 7 New Instrument Rating Instructors in 2025

Greece – Egnatia Aviation, one of the country’s largest flight training organisations, is actively seeking qualified Instrument Rating Instructors (IRIs) to join its growing team in Kavala, Greece.

  • Vacancies Available: 7

  • Remuneration Package Includes:

    • Euro 70,000 – 80,000 annual salary

    • Monthly food and fuel

    • Generous performance bonuses

  • Additional Benefits:

    • Relocation allowance and sign-on bonus

    • Private group health insurance

    • Rating and medical revalidation support

Requirements:

  • Valid EASA CPL and FI/IRI rating

  • Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate

  • Valid ICAO English Language Proficiency

  • EU citizenship or legal right to live and work in the EU/Greece

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality flight instruction in aircraft and FNPT II simulators

  • Guide students through structured syllabus with a focus on excellence

  • Collaborate with the CFI to meet training outcomes and timeframes

  • Maintain professional standards aligned with industry and academy expectations

For more information kindly contact Egnatia Aviation.

Source: Egnatia Aviation
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NetJets Seeks Fleet Training Manager to Lead Industry-Leading Pilot Training

Columbus, Ohio, USA – NetJets, the world’s leading private aviation provider, is seeking a qualified aviation professional for the role of Fleet Training Manager (NJUS), based at its Columbus, Ohio headquarters. This strategic leadership role will oversee the development, execution, and compliance of flight training programs across the NetJets fleet.

The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in curriculum design, operational manual development, regulatory audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain NetJets’ high standards of safety, training, and service.

Purpose of Position

The Fleet Training Manager is responsible to the Director, Training on matters pertaining to crewmember training, standardization, aircraft operating manual development and implementation, training program audits, Check Airman training, and the development and implementation of various strategic initiatives.  The Fleet Training Manager will also be a point of contact for crewmembers, Check Airman, Fleet Program Directors, Safety Department, and training vendors for all training and checking functions.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Training Development and Delivery Requirements – Develop and deliver industry leading training programs and build curriculum necessary for training cycle changes, onboarding new aircraft, and incorporate FAA changes / requirements to ensure we complete the necessary curriculum.  Will monitor Training / ASAP / FOQA data and solicit suggestions and feedback to continuously improve our programs. Will be required to serve as an Aircrew Program Designee in support of our Aircrew Designated Examiner program.
  • Manual and Procedural Development – Develop and maintain the Aircraft Operating Manual, Flight Operations Training Manual, Training and Standards Policy Procedures Manual, Supplemental Duty Position Manual, and various Advanced Qualification Program manuals as needed.
  • Auditing – Conduct FAA-mandated and Internal Audits of our Training Program as well as support Customer Audits to ensure we maintain regulatory compliance in all training and checking programs.
  • Continuous Improvements – Develop strategic initiatives that will foster continuous improvements within Training, monitor crewmember compliance with policies and procedures, continuously monitoring FAA and industry publications, and be an active participant in the NJA Safety Management System.
  • Communications – Act as a primary point of contact for crewmembers, Check Airman, Fleet Program Directors, Maintenance Program Managers and training vendors for all training functions.
Qualifications:
  • Years of Experience – 8-10 years of experience
  • Certifications and Licenses – FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)
    • Previous experience in Aircraft Operations Manual development
    • Previous experience in a training / standards function
    • Previous management experience with 4 years of experience preferred
    • Must make sound decisions that do not compromise safety while understanding the internal and external customer needs
    • Ability to adapt to change
    • Ability to set and manage time and priorities
    • Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
  • Education – Associate’s in Aviation Management

About NetJets Aviation
NetJets, founded in 1964 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is the global leader in private aviation. A Berkshire Hathaway company, NetJets operates the world’s largest fleet of private jets and offers fractional ownership, jet card, and leasing services. 

Source: NetJets Aviation
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UAE-based Emirates is Searching for a Simulator Fleet Manager in 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emirates Flight Training Facilities, the full flight simulator training center of Emirates, is seeking a Simulator Fleet Manager – Flight Training Facilities to oversee its advanced flight simulator fleet and ensure that the training devices for the Airbus and Boeing fleet meet the airline’s training objectives and regulatory standards.

  • The Technical Manager will lead a team of Senior Engineers responsible for the configuration, updates, and quality control of the simulator fleet and associated training devices.

  • The role involves:

    • Monitoring simulator availability, reliability, and operational performance.

    • Managing updates to simulators based on fleet safety and training requirements.

    • Overseeing certification processes with international regulatory authorities.

    • Liaising with Emirates Engineering, Flight Training, Flight Operations, aircraft suppliers, and avionics suppliers.

    • Managing budgets, project lifecycles, and technical documentation for training devices.

    • Keeping simulator technology aligned with aircraft developments and industry training philosophies.

  • The position requires:

    • Degree-level education with at least 8 years’ experience full flight simulator maintenance

    • Proven experience managing technical projects and implementing new technical solutions.

    • Strong flight simulation technical background and understanding of regulatory compliance.

  • Emirates offers an attractive tax-free salary, travel benefits, healthcare, transport benefits, and life insurance for this management role.

Source: Emirates
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US Airline Owned Flight School Seeks Director of Maintenance in 2025

Phoenix, Arizona, United States – United Aviate Academy is seeking to hire a Director of Maintenance to lead its Part 145 Maintenance Repair Station and ensure excellence in aircraft maintenance and regulatory compliance. The position requires extensive expertise in aircraft maintenance and leadership skills to manage maintenance operations and serve as the FAA Accountable Manager.

  • The Director of Maintenance will oversee all maintenance department functions, including the Quality Department, Maintenance Control, Parts Department, Line Station Maintenance, Technical Publications, Maintenance Training, and Maintenance Records.

  • The role includes responsibility for creating and overseeing maintenance standards and workforce policies, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

  • The Director will serve as the primary FAA liaison for all maintenance-related matters and will manage compliance with FAA regulations and internal policies.

  • Candidates must have at least 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience, with 5 years in a supervisory role. An FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification is required.

  • Experience with SR20s, DA42s, PA44s, and Grobs is preferred. Familiarity with EASA CAMO regulations is also desirable.

  • Essential competencies include leadership of a team of over 70 employees, advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements, and proficiency with maintenance tracking software and MS Office.

  • Physical requirements include occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, availability for flexible scheduling, and capacity to manage high-stress situations.

  • The position is based at United Aviate Academy, operated by Westwind School of Aeronautics Phoenix, LLC.

To learn more about the role or to apply click here.

Source: United Aviate Academy 
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Italian Flight School Professional Aviation Offers Sponsored CRI and IRI Training for Certified FIs in 2025

Italy – Professional Aviation, one of the country’s largest pilot training organisations, is inviting motivated, EASA-certified Flight Instructors (FI) to elevate their careers by progressing to CRI (Class Rating Instructor) or IRI (Instrument Rating Instructor) qualifications—fully sponsored by the academy.

This opportunity is part of Professional Aviation’s commitment to internal progression and professional development within one of Italy’s most active and forward-looking flight training environments.

  • 100% sponsored training for eligible instructors pursuing CRI(A) or IRI(A)

  • Work and train alongside a full-time, experienced instructor team

  • Career development within a structured progression path

Entry Requirements

CRI (A)

  • 500 hours total flight time

  • Minimum 30 hours as PIC on multi-engine aircraft

IRI (A)

  • 200 hours total IFR time

  • Up to 50 hours may be conducted in a simulator

Source: Professional Aviation
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UAE-based Pilot Training Organization Pier Seven Aviation is Seeking A320 SFI/SFE Instructors

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – based full flight simulator training center Pier Seven Aviation and a GCAA and EASA-approved training provider is seeking candidates for freelancer and permanent A320 Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) and Synthetic Flight Examiners (SFE) positions as it hints of expansion “Our global footprint shall soon spread to the Asia Pacific region“.

For the SFI / SFE position the following candidate criteria needs to be matched:

Candidate Profile

  • Must hold a valid GCAA (UAE) license

  • Possess a current SFI/SFE rating with relevant A320 training experience in the last 2 years

  • Minimum 1,500 PIC hours on the A320 and 3,000 total flying hours

  • ICAO English Level 5 proficiency

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to a diverse, global client base

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct pre/post flight simulator briefings in line with GCAA standards

  • Deliver simulator sessions using the relevant SOPs (Aircraft Manufacturer, ATO, or client)

  • Provide aircraft systems instruction in classroom settings

  • Instruct simulator flight sessions for licenses, type ratings, and certifications

  • Assist with courseware development to ensure up-to-date and client-relevant content

  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive client training records

  • Support the Training Manager with assigned duties

Pier Seven Aviation operates a fleet of six dynamic simulators, including the A320 NEO, A320 CEO, B737 CL, B737 NG, and B747.

For more information contact Pier Seven Aviation directly.

Source: Pier Seven Aviation
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Emirates Flight Training Academy is Seeking to Hire a Manager Continuing Airworthiness (CAMO) in 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates– Emirates’s flight training organisation, Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) is seeking to hire a Manager – Continuing Airworthiness (CAMO) to lead all airworthiness management functions for its training fleet. This leadership role ensures regulatory compliance, optimal fleet availability, and efficient oversight of maintenance programs and records within one of the region’s premier pilot training academies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all CAMO activities to comply with GCAA and organizational standards

  • Develop and implement training, manpower planning, and competency frameworks for CAMO staff

  • Establish and maintain Approved Maintenance Programs (AMP) in accordance with CAR M.302

  • Oversee reliability programs to measure AMP effectiveness and drive improvements

  • Manage maintenance planning (short, medium, and long term) to ensure fleet readiness

  • Interpret and apply mandatory airworthiness data, modifications, and service bulletins

  • Maintain aircraft configuration records, software versions, and weight/balance status

  • Ensure secure technical records archiving and timely updates

  • Maintain up-to-date technical publications and subscriptions

  • Oversee airworthiness reviews and documentation for aircraft induction/removal

  • Support internal/external audits and ensure timely corrective actions for non-conformities

Candidate Requirements

  • Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent

  • Minimum 10 years in aircraft engineering, including 6+ years in CAMO or technical services

  • Experience in fleet management, AMP development, reliability, planning, and technical records

  • Prior engineering management experience; nomination as a regulatory post holder is advantageous

For more information and to apply visit the Emirates Career’s job post.

Source: Emirates
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Australian University Pilot Training Academy Seeking Chief Pilot – Head of Operations in 2025

Australia – RMIT University is seeking to recruit and appoint a Chief Pilot – Head of Operations for its Aviation Academy, a full-time ongoing role based primarily at the Point Cook campus with operational oversight of the Bendigo Base.

Overview:

  • 1 x full time, ongoing position based at the Point Cook campus and will have responsibility for the Bendigo Base operations, however, may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
  • Take charge of RMIT’s flight training operations, ensuring compliance with CASA regulations while aligning with RMIT’s strategic objectives to deliver world-class aviation education
  • Play a pivotal role in maintaining the Academy’s reputation for excellence by fostering a professional, inclusive, and performance-driven environment for both staff and students.

Please see an extract of the job post below.

“About You

As Chief Pilot at RMIT Aviation Academy, you will play a pivotal role in steering the strategic and operational direction of RMIT Aviation Academy’s flight training programs. Reporting directly to the Director and CEO, you will ensure that all training operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations. Collaborating closely with the Academy’s leadership team, you will align the aviation training programs with RMIT’s academic, operational, and strategic objectives. Your leadership will uphold and enhance the Academy’s reputation for excellence, fostering a professional, inclusive, and performance-driven environment that prepares the next generation of aviation professionals.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have / you’ll have as a minimum:

  • Comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry legislation and CASA regulations for flight training and ability to translate these into operational outcomes.
  • Proven people leadership and management experience including the lead, coach and motivate staff towards the achievement of strategic organisational objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively as a constructive and proactive member of a team.
  • Proven high-level interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and networks with a broad range of internal and external key stakeholders, with the ability to influence key outcomes and adapt communication styles particularly to teaching and consultancy environments.
  • Effective presentation and facilitation skills, and in the use of flexible teaching methods.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in competency-based assessment.
  • Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional documentation for various audiences, to support briefing, influencing or negotiation activities with senior stakeholders and effectively communicate complex information to people with varying levels of technical literacy.
  • Demonstrated capability to diagnose learning problems in students, propose and implement effective solutions.
  • Highly developed planning and organisational skills, with experience establishing priorities, allocating resources and meeting deadlines
  • Demonstrated skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies including Microsoft packages and databases.
  • Demonstrated experience as a Flight Examiner in the administration of flight tests up to, and including, Commercial Pilot License and Multi Engine Instrument Ratings.

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification in aviation, such as a Bachelor of Aviation, and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant training/experience.

Mandatory qualifications

The HOO/CFI appointed is required to meet all the following minimum standards:

Vocational Competencies

  • CPL licence and Air Transport licence
  • Minimum of 5,000 PIC
  • Capable of holding CASA HOO
  • Grade 1 Flight Instructor Endorsement M/E and FIR / IR Training endorsements
  • Flight Examiner approvals RPL, PPL, CPL, FIR and CIR
  • Significant experience in Instructor and Instrument training; and

The appointee must be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level of those delivered.

Teaching Qualification

  • The appointee must hold the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment as a minimum qualification. This consists of 10 units (7 core and 3 electives).
  • Current Flight Examiner Rating (Recreational, Private, Commercial).

If you do not hold these at the time of appointment, you must obtain within 12 months of your commencement date.

To be eligible for this appointment, you must be an Australian citizen.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

Applications Close: 25 May 2025 11.59 pm”

To learn more about this role and to apply click here.

Source: RMIT University
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