About This Role
Atlantic Flight Training Academy is hiring a full-time Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training instructor in Cork, Ireland. The role delivers theoretical and practical aUPRT instruction to commercial pilot cadets, monitors progress and maintains training and safety standards. Applicants need EASA CPL/MEIR FI(A) qualifications with unrestricted privileges, at least 500 aeroplane flight hours including 200 hours of instruction, and the specified aUPRT instructional qualifications.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Delivering aUPRT training in accordance with AFTA’s approved training programmes and procedures.
- Provide high-quality theoretical and practical instruction to commercial pilot students.
- Monitoring student progress, carrying out student reviews, providing constructive feedback, making sure flying standards are adhered to and being available if an issue arises.
- Maintaining a proactive approach to Health & Safety and acting upon any safety information or instructions in relation to flight operations and regulations as advised by the IAA and AFTA HT.
- Ensuring that student welfare and discipline is monitored at all times.
- Having a cheerful, authoritative, skilful manner and leading by example in both dress and behaviour
- Maintaining full and accountable records for AFTA management.
- Ensuring that all company policies, procedures and manuals and statutory regulations are being adhered to.
What We Offer
The required aUPRT Instructor Training will be provided for ex-military instructors.
Requirements
- Hold a valid EASA CPL/MEIR FI (A) with unrestricted privileges and
- Hold a completion certificate for an EASA Advanced UPRT course (FCL.745.A).
- Have at least 500 hours of total flight time as a pilot of aeroplanes including at least 200 hours of flight instruction.
- Hold an aerobatic rating or demonstrate equivalent stick-and-rudder competence, specifically regarding spin-awareness and recovery techniques.
- Have completed a dedicated aUPRT Instructor Training Course at an ATO covering advanced aUPRT theory, startle/surprise management, and practical dual flight instruction.
- Hold a Logbook Endorsement from the Head of Training endorsing the instructor’s logbook with the FCL.745.A / FCL.915(e) instructional privilege.
- Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- Proven aUPRT instructional experience within a flight training environment.
- Strong knowledge of EASA/IAA aviation regulations and ATO requirements.
- Minimum ICAO English level 5 or 6 required
Preferred Qualifications
- Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI) and Class Rating Instructor (CRI) privileges are considered an advantage.