About This Role
CAE is recruiting a full-time Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructor for its Business Aviation Training Centre in Vienna (Schwechat), Austria, with this vacancy titled for the Global 6000. The role combines simulator flight instruction, classroom teaching and support for pilots throughout their development. The purpose-built, 8,000-square-metre centre currently operates six simulator devices and has capacity for up to nine Full Flight Simulators. CAE welcomes applicants from varied aviation backgrounds; previous experience on a specific Vienna aircraft platform is not required, and each applicant's experience and qualifications will help determine the appropriate platform and training pathway.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver simulator and classroom-based pilot training, including elements of initial and recurrent ground school.
- Conduct pre-session briefings and post-session debriefings, and observe and evaluate trainee performance, decision-making and application of procedures.
- Adapt instruction to different experience levels and learning needs while ensuring compliance with applicable training standards and requirements.
- Maintain accurate, timely trainee records and training documentation, and contribute to the continuous improvement of training curricula and courseware.
- Provide seat support for individual clients when required and support 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 listed benefits include CAErefer, MyClubs and an onsite German course.Internal career progression opportunities include Examiner, Lead Instructor and Training Manager roles.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold or have held an EASA licence and have at least 1,500 hours of total multi-pilot time.
- The posting does not specify the licence category.
- Candidates need strong attention to detail in training delivery and record-keeping, the ability to adapt sessions to trainees with different backgrounds and skill levels, and an interest in mentoring and developing aviation professionals.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet-based applications, and high-level English reading, speaking and communication skills are required.
- Applicants must be able to commit to a roster pattern 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.
- Preferred experience includes creating a welcoming, productive learning environment for business aviation clients, successfully mentoring or developing colleagues, and previous exposure to synthetic or simulator-based instruction.
- Previous experience on a specific Vienna aircraft platform is not required.