About This Role
CAE is recruiting full-time Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructors for its Business Aviation Training Centre in Vienna (Schwechat), Austria. Instructors deliver simulator flight instruction and classroom training, evaluate trainee performance and support pilots throughout their development. The purpose-built, 8,000-square-metre centre can accommodate up to nine Full Flight Simulators and currently operates six devices covering the G550, Global 7500, Global 6000, Challenger 3500, Pilatus PC-24 and Phenom 100/300. Candidates from varied aviation backgrounds are welcome; previous experience on a specific Vienna aircraft platform is not required, and experience and qualifications determine the appropriate platform and training pathway.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality simulator and classroom pilot training, including elements of initial and recurrent ground school.
- Conduct briefings and debriefings before and after training sessions, observe and evaluate trainee performance, decision-making and application of procedures, and adapt instruction to different experience levels and learning needs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable training standards and requirements, maintain accurate and timely trainee records and training documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement of curricula and courseware.
- Provide seat support for individual clients when required and assist the Lead Instructor and Training Team as needed.
What We Offer
CAE offers relocation support for candidates outside Austria, an occupational private pension plan, group accident insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Additional offerings include CAErefer, MyClubs and an onsite German course.Internal career progression opportunities include Examiner, Lead Instructor and Training Manager roles.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold or have held an EASA licence and have at least 1,500 hours of total multi-pilot time.
- The role requires strong attention to detail in training delivery and record keeping, the ability to tailor training to different trainee backgrounds and skill levels, and an interest in mentoring and developing aviation professionals.
- Applicants need basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet-based applications, and high-level English reading, speaking and communication skills.
- They must be able to commit to a roster in a full-time position, live within commuting distance of Schwechat and be willing to enter into a training bond whose value depends on existing experience and ratings.
- Previous experience on a specific Vienna aircraft platform is not required.
- For PC-24 instructor candidates, at least 500 hours of single-pilot aircraft time is preferred.
- Other preferred experience includes creating a welcoming and productive learning environment for business aviation clients, successfully mentoring or developing colleagues, and previous exposure to synthetic or simulator-based instruction.