Horizon Flight Instructor

Horizon Flight Instructor Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Key Responsibilities

• Teach students how to fly helicopters and evaluate their knowledge and skills.
• Comply with the daily program, including take-off time and sortie duration.
• Adhere to Horizon standards for sortie content, teaching exercises, and grading.
• Complete daily sortie reports accurately, signed by both the Instructor and the student.
• Record student flying time in personal files and logbooks.
• Raise necessary occurrence, incident, and accident reports.
• Assist students with logbook entries endorsed by signature.
• Suggest improvements or corrective actions to the training syllabus or program.
• Report non-compliance to the CFI or Safety and Compliance Monitoring Manager.
• Correct misconduct of any student.
• Complete extra duties as tasked by the CFI.
• Ensure students meet medical requirements for flight.
• Act as course mentor when designated by the CFI.
• Comply with GCAA and all relevant laws and regulations.
• Follow Horizon Operations, Training, and Safety Management Manuals.
• Adhere to Horizon Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide training according to the Horizon Aviation Training Manual.
• Fill out all necessary forms, including logs, appropriately.
• Maintain all Horizon resources, including Aircraft, Simulators, and Facilities, in tidy and serviceable condition.
• Encourage and promote essential aviation values such as airmanship, teamwork, and CRM.
• Ensure all necessary flight plans and general declarations are submitted prior to the flight.

Experience & Education

• Fluent in English speaking and writing (ELP level 4 minimum).
• Valid class 1 medical with no restrictions – Single Pilot.
• At least 2000 flying hours, with a minimum of 500 hours instructional, and experience conducting ab initio training for at least two courses.
• Holds a valid license (CPL IR/H or ATPL/H).
• Current Flight Instructor (FI) in an ATO (civilian); ex-military background is ideal but not essential; Bell 505 & 429 type rated is a plus.
• Must have been a current pilot within the last year.
• Maximum age of 55 years old.

Key Skills

• High level of instructional techniques; advanced knowledge in all subjects (CPL and ATPL) and moderate knowledge of CAR OPS, AIP, CAAP, and EASA regulations.
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Strong teamwork, organizing skills, problem-solving abilities, and good communication and interpersonal skills.