Romanian FTO Seeking Chief Flight Instructor in February 2026

Romania – Regional Air Services, an EASA-approved flight training organization operating from Tuzla Aerodrome, is actively seeking to hire a Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) to lead its practical flight training operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and supervise all flight and flight simulation training instructors within the ATO,
• Ensure standardisation and compliance of flight training activities with EASA Part-FCL, Part-ORA, and AACR requirements
• Develop, implement, and maintain approved flight training programmes (PPL, CPL, IR, ME, FI)
• Contribute to the development, revision, and implementation of ATO manuals (OM, TM, FOM, SOPs)
• Establish procedures to monitor student progress and instructor performance
• Appoint check and training personnel in close cooperation with the Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructors and all Flight Instructors
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture and Just Culture principles
• Participate in internal and external audits (AACR / EASA)
• Liaise closely with the Accountable Manager, Head of Training, and Safety Manager
• Attend management meetings and provide regular reports on flight training activities

Requirements

• Valid EASA pilot licence (CPL or ATPL)
• Valid EASA FI(A) rating
• Meet EASA eligibility requirements for the position of Chief Flight Instructor in an ATO
• 1000 hours of flight time as pilot-in-command (PIC); at least 500 of those hours should be on flying instructional duties related to the flying courses provided, of which 200 hours may be instrument ground time
• Proven experience in flight instruction, preferably within an ATO environment
• Thorough knowledge of EASA regulations and AACR procedures
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• High safety awareness and decision-making capability
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Source: Regional Air Services Photo Credit: Regional Air Services