Flight Simulator Instructor - Airbus A320Air New Zealand
Aircraft: A320Location: AucklandType-rated
Total Time3,000 hrs
PIC Time1,500 hrs
Multi-Engine750 hrs
About This Role
Air New Zealand seeks experienced Airbus Flight Simulator Instructors to join their Flight Simulator Training team in Auckland. The role involves delivering high-quality simulator instruction to pilots undergoing initial, recurrent, and upgrade training, while conducting assessments in compliance with NZCAA Part 121 standards. Candidates must have extensive Airbus operational experience with a minimum of 3000 total flight hours, including 1500 hours as PIC on Part 121 aircraft and 750 hours PIC on multi-engine aircraft, plus current A320 type rating and instructional experience. Air New Zealand offers competitive benefits including staff travel discounts, life insurance, medical cover, superannuation matching, and flexible leave options, along with the opportunity to develop the next generation of skilled pilots in a state-of-the-art training environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver flight simulator and classroom instruction to Airbus pilots
- Support initial, recurrent and upgrade training programs
- Conduct flight checks, assessments and evaluations in line with NZCAA Part 121 standards
- Contribute to training program development and continuous improvement
- Maintain training records and ensure accuracy in performance reporting
- Collaborate with operational and training teams to uphold safety and performance standards
- Provide coaching and mentorship to pilots
What We Offer
Staff travel discounts for employee and whānauStandby travel access on other international airlinesLife insurance ($100,000 cover for permanent NZ-based employees under 65)Low-cost Koruhealth medical cover and discounted Southern Cross plansSuperannuation matching contribution up to 4% of gross salaryFlexiLeave (purchase up to four extra weeks of leave annually)
Requirements
- Airbus family operational experience
- Current or eligible to hold NZCAA Part 121 Flight Examiner approval
- Current A320 type rating
- Instructional experience in an airline environment
- Minimum 3000 hours total flight time
- 1500 hours pilot-in-command of a Part 121 aircraft
- 750 hours pilot-in-command multi-engine
- Strong instructional and mentoring capabilities
About Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is a major international airline committed to investing heavily in flight training and professional development, operating state-of-the-art simulation technology and maintaining world-class training standards across their fleet.