Synthetic Flight Instructor

Etihad Aviation Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Education & TrainingSkills: ["Coaching","Safety culture","Risk awareness","Regulatory compliance","Instruction"]

Deliver simulator and ground training in a regulatory-approved environment, using approved lesson plans, courseware, and GCAA requirements. Ensure training delivery meets operational, regulatory, and company standards while supporting pilot transition, recurrent training, and type rating needs. Monitor and coach pilot performance, identify remedial training requirements, maintain accurate training records, and continuously improve training programmes through feedback and collaboration with Crew Training Management.

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Etihad Aviation Group
Etihad Aviation Group
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Synthetic Flight Instructor

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Job Summary

Deliver simulator and ground training in a regulatory-approved environment, using approved lesson plans, courseware, and GCAA requirements. Ensure training delivery meets operational, regulatory, and company standards while supporting pilot transition, recurrent training, and type rating needs. Monitor and coach pilot performance, identify remedial training requirements, maintain accurate training records, and continuously improve training programmes through feedback and collaboration with Crew Training Management.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Education & Training

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deliver simulator and ground training in accordance with approved lesson plans, courseware, company procedures, and GCAA regulatory requirements.
  • •Conduct training programmes supporting pilot transition, recurrent training, and type rating requirements.
  • •Monitor pilot performance, provide guidance and constructive feedback, and recommend progression, additional training, or intervention as needed.
  • •Identify pilots requiring remedial or additional training and recommend appropriate development actions.
  • •Ensure all training records, reports, and documentation are accurately completed and maintained in line with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Key Requirements

  • •Qualified as a Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) and/or Synthetic Flight Examiner (SFE).
  • •Hold, or have previously held, a valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) in the relevant aircraft category.
  • •Possess a minimum of 1,500 flying hours on multi-pilot aircraft.
  • •Previous instructional or training experience within a commercial airline environment is preferred.
  • •Deliver training in accordance with approved lesson plans, courseware, company procedures, and GCAA regulatory requirements.
Experience:Commercial airline
Skills:CoachingSafety cultureRisk awarenessRegulatory complianceInstruction
Licenses:Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
Certifications:ATPLSynthetic Flight Instructor (SFI)Synthetic Flight Examiner (SFE)
Languages:English (UK)

Company Brief

Etihad Aviation Group
Etihad Aviation Group (Etihad Airways) is the national airline of the UAE, operating passenger and cargo services worldwide from Abu Dhabi and providing aviation-related services across hospitality, maintenance and cargo sectors.
Industry: Airlines
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2003
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