South African Flight School, Starlite Aviation, is Looking for a Chief Flight Instructor – Fixed Wing

Durban, South Africa based flight school Starlite Aviation Training Academy is currently hiring Chief Flight Instructor – Fixed Wing. Please see an extract of the job post below.

“Job Description

You are responsible for the following:

the delivery of the SACAA-approved and International flying training programmes at Starlite Aviation;the integration of all flying, simulator, and ground theory training and for trainee and instructor training delivery;representing Starlite Aviation Training Academy to the flying training industry when required; andfor ensuring that Flight Safety and all ground and air activities are conducted with best law practice and relevant regulations whilst delivering training excellence and oversight.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring standardised techniques and discipline among the flight personnel, and that training is carried out as per TPM;Responsible for competency checks of all instructors, to monitor and develop instructors within the company, and for Student dual checks as specified in TPM;Maintain complete oversight of all Grade III Instructors including their theoretical lecturing;Responsible for the finalising of any contract required reports;Responsible for discussing month end reports with contract students and monthly check-ins with civilian students;Check and monitor that all administration relating to Instructors (training files, documentation, reports, debriefs, etc) is kept up to date and current;Ensure all standard requirements, systems, aircraft equipment and processes are in place to pass a CAA audit;Ensure that all operational irregularities (incident & accident reports) are thoroughly investigated and actioned in conjunction with the CI and Safety Manager;Responsible for ensuring the thorough and comprehensive induction and orientation of new flight training staff and students;Responsible for the daily and monthly flight program to ensure maximum and efficient utilization of aircraft and Instructors;Manage and promote the Company’s non-punitive just safety culture;Maintain a professional image when dealing with students and perform all duties relating to flying and ground instruction in accordance with the TPM;Compliance with all Company and SACAA policies and procedures with specific reference to Flight and Duty, timeous licence currencies (incl. CRM/DG) and the TPM;Remain current with regards to red tags, all aspects of aviation law, CATS & CAR’s, AICs, AIPs and Notams at all times.

Qualifications and Experience:

The following is essential for this position:

Grade 12SACAA CPL (FW) License, Instructor Grade II ratingMinimum of 1000 hours instructionExcellent written and oral ICAO ELPIn-depth understanding of all relevant SA CAA Manuals and RegulationsWilling to conduct domestic and international travel as required by the company

The following is preferred for this position:

3 years Training Management (CFI) ExperienceMilitary Flying Training ExperienceNVG InstructorHuman Factors InstructorFlight Safety OfficerSMS ExperienceExperience in Course Design

The following are preferred for this position:

3 years Training Management (CFI) ExperienceMilitary Flying Training ExperienceNVG InstructorHuman Factors InstructorFlight Safety OfficerSMS ExperienceExperience in Course Design”

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