Sponsored ME-IR Flight Instructor for Additional Ratings

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. Our site in Bournemouth allows us to increase our outreach and training capacity to meet growing demand. We play 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: we champion creativity in everything we do, foster a supportive, team-focused environment and set the bar high for quality and professionalism. 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.

We employ a carefully selected team of professionals who are committed to shaping the next generation of pilots. Our partnerships with major global airlines include British Airways, Jet2, Ryanair, DHL, TUI, Loganair amongst others. Now’s the perfect time to join us and be part of something exciting and truly rewarding.