Middle East Airline Seeks Deputy Chief Flight Instructor Role for MPL Program in 2026

United Arab Emirates – Dubai-based airline flydubai is recruiting a full-time Deputy Chief Flight Instructor to support oversight of the Core Flying Phase of its Multi-Pilot Licence (MPL) program.

See job post below:

Main Objective of Role

To support in providing oversight and support for the Core Flying Phase of the Multi Pilot License (MPL) programme, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, and training requirements established by the GCAA and flydubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with all applicable GCAA regulations, flydubai Academy procedures, and safety requirements across assigned flight training activities.

• Oversees and monitors all flight training activities conducted by contracted training providers to ensure delivery in accordance with approved standards and requirements.

• Manages and monitors Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with contracted training providers to ensure set expectations are met.

• Ensures standardisation and quality assurance of flight instruction across all training phases.

• Conducts Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI) training for Synthetic Flight Instructors (SFIs) supporting the Basic Phase MPL training in Flight Training Device (FTD)/ Flight and Navigation Procedures Trainer (FNPT) devices.

• Monitors cadet performance, training progress, and competency development to identify gaps and recommend targeted areas for improvement.

• Supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs and syllabi.

• Ensures accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of training records and documentation.

• Coordinates training activities and operational matters with contracted training providers ensuring effective training delivery.

• Verifies instructor qualifications, authorizations, competency, and currency requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Monitors instructor and cadet recency requirements and ensure ongoing compliance.

• Ensures compliance with applicable flight time, duty time, and fatigue management requirements.

• Reports training performance, compliance matters, and operational issues and support corrective actions where required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)
• Fluent in English
• Required GCAA CPL license holder with SEP rating and a minimum of 2,000 flight hours.
• Years with qualifications: 7 - 9 years
• Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with Single Engine, Multi-Engine, and Instrument Rating (IR); Flight Instructor Rating (FIR); Class Rating Instructor (CRI); Multi-Crew Pilot Licence Instructor (MPLI); and Multi-Crew Pilot Licence Instructor Instructor (MPLII)

About flydubai
flydubai is a Dubai-based airline that commenced operations in 2009 and currently operates 97 Boeing 737 aircraft, comprising 26 Boeing 737-800s, 68 Boeing 737 MAX 8s and three Boeing 737 MAX 9s. The airline launched its Ab Initio Pilot Training program in May 2025 as part of its workforce strategy for future fleet and network growth. Its Dubai Flight Training Centre currently operates four Full Flight Simulators within a six-bay facility.

Source: flydubai