Flight Instructor Pathway – Sponsored Upgrade (MEP IR)

This exciting full time opportunity offers sponsorship for flight instructors looking to expand their qualifications and advance their careers in aviation education.

• Provide comprehensive flight instruction to trainees pursuing licenses and ratings
• Maintain accurate training records and trainee progress reports in compliance with aviation authority regulations
• Participate in continuous professional development activities to enhance personal qualifications and ratings
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight briefings, emphasising critical learning points and areas for improvement
• Uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism

Requirements

• Hold a current Unrestricted Flight Instructor Certificate
• Hold a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
• Hold a CPL & IR-SP-ME
• Minimum of 200 hours of instrument flight time
• IRI privileges & PIC MEP hours (preferred)
• 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
• Previous experience as a flight instructor is preferred but not required

We are Skyborne, an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. As a growing business, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art training facilities in both the UK and U.S., as well as cutting-edge resources to deliver the very best in airline-focussed pilot training. We are proud to operate three state-of-the-art training facilities. Alongside our UK head office at Gloucestershire Airport, we operate from two major training locations - Vero Beach, Florida, and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. Every role at Skyborne plays a vital role in guiding our trainees from the classroom to the flight deck, with our graduates going on to fly for leading airlines.

We set ourselves the highest standards and believe that work should be both satisfying and fun. At the core of Skyborne is a culture shaped by our values and pillars:

Creativity

We champion creativity in everything we do. We think differently and we aren’t afraid to ask questions. Innovation drives us forward and we’re always looking for smarter, more effective ways to improve how we operate.

Humanity

We foster a supportive, team-focussed environment where staff and students feel empowered, valued and heard. We respect every individual and believe that recognition, inclusion and collaboration are essential.

Quality

Safety, expertise and professionalism are at the heart of what we do here at Skyborne. Trusted by our students and airline partners alike, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and we don’t settle for anything less.

We’re a people-first company and a motivated, passionate team who take pride in giving our trainees the strongest start to their aviation careers.

Our carefully selected team of professionals are committed to shaping the next generation of pilots. We partner with an extensive list of major global airlines, including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com and easyJet. Whether aviation has always been on your radar or you’re discovering it for the first time, we’d love to hear from you!