Skyborne Airline Academy Seeks Flight Instructors at UK Base with Additional Rating Sponsorship in 2026

United Kingdom – Skyborne Airline Academy, an airline-focused abinitio flight training organisation operating bases at Gloucestershire Airport and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK and Vero Beach, Florida in the US, is seeking to recruit Sponsored Flight Instructors at its UK facilities, offering fully bonded sponsorship for additional ratings alongside a starting salary of £55,000 per annum. Please see the extract of the job post below.

"About the Job

This exciting opportunity offers sponsorship for Flight Instructors looking to expand their qualifications and advance their careers in aviation education. As a Sponsored Flight Instructor, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality flight and simulator instruction to our trainees, in compliance with Skyborne’s training and safety standards and in line with applicable Aviation Authority regulations, while working towards additional ratings.

You will instruct at state-of-the-art training facilities using the very latest aircraft, simulators and courseware, surrounded by inspiring colleagues who are all committed to delivering the very best.

Responsibilities include conducting training in accordance with the approved ATO training manual and Academy published schedule/programme, as well as delivering briefings and debriefings to trainees. You would be expected to comply with all rules and procedures detailed in the ATO Operations Manual and to uphold flight safety in every aspect of training.

Qualifications

• UK CAA Part-FCL unrestricted Flight Instructor (A) Certificate.
• Hold a CPL and IR-SP-ME.
• Minimum 200 hours of instrument flight time.
• IRI privileges, CRI ME & PIC MEP hours - option to sponsor these components.
• Unrestricted UK CAA Class 1 Medical.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to aviation education and safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to trainees.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.

Benefits

• Starting salary of £55,000 per annum, reviewed annually.
• Fully bonded sponsorship for additional ratings, including potential hour building on Multi Engine Piston aircraft on Piper Seminoles in Florida.
• Competitive uncapped bonus scheme, subject to realistic and achievable targets.
• £100,000 loss of licence benefit.
• Reimbursement of rating and medical renewal and revalidation expenses.
• 30 days paid annual leave (inclusive of UK Public Holidays) based on 4.5-day working week.
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Private health insurance with discounted family plans.
• Life assurance scheme of 3x your annual salary.
• Inclusive and flexible rostering.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Free on-site parking.
• Rewards and recognition scheme.
• Access to state-of-the-art training facilities and resources.
• Free barista style coffee."

For more information or to apply kindly reach out directly to the Skyborne team.

Source: Skyborne Airline Academy