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; and
• for 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 12
• SACAA CPL (FW) License, Instructor Grade II rating
• Minimum of 1000 hours instruction
• Excellent written and oral ICAO ELP
• In-depth understanding of all relevant SA CAA Manuals and Regulations
• Willing to conduct domestic and international travel as required by the company

The following is preferred for this position:

• 3 years Training Management (CFI) Experience
• Military Flying Training Experience
• NVG Instructor
• Human Factors Instructor
• Flight Safety Officer
• SMS Experience
• Experience in Course Design

The following are preferred for this position:

• 3 years Training Management (CFI) Experience
• Military Flying Training Experience
• NVG Instructor
• Human Factors Instructor
• Flight Safety Officer
• SMS Experience
• Experience in Course Design”

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