About This Role
Lufthansa Aviation Training Pilot Academy GmbH is recruiting several Theoretical Knowledge Instructors in Laage to teach foundational aviation theory to German Air Force flight trainees. These full-time, direct-entry positions start on 1 January 2027 and are fixed-term appointments for two years. Instructors teach young officers and officer candidates in classes of approximately eight students during a four-week theoretical course before their first flying lessons. The academy belongs to Lufthansa Aviation Training and also provides ab initio airline pilot training under the European Flight Academy brand. Applications close on 21 October 2026.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach a range of subjects within the German Air Force's Initial Flight Training programme, providing the theoretical foundation for subsequent training within a complex training system.
- Work with young officers and officer candidates in classes of approximately eight students, delivering a four-week theoretical course before students begin their first flying lessons.
- Subjects include aircraft technology and propulsion, navigation, air law, communications, meteorology, human performance and limitations, aerodynamics, and aircraft performance.
Requirements
- Applicants must have either several years of experience as a ground instructor or flight instructor in civilian or military pilot training, or a completed university degree in at least one of the listed teaching subjects: aircraft technology and propulsion, navigation, air law, communications, meteorology, human performance and limitations, aerodynamics, or aircraft performance.
- Several years of teaching and instructional experience are preferred.
- Applicants must also have experience in adult education, teaching aptitude, the ability to explain complex topics precisely, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to guide and motivate people.
- They must be able to become familiar with new assignments quickly and have very good English and knowledge of MS Office.