Theoretical Knowledge Instructor - T3 Aviation Academy

Job Purpose

Responsible for delivering clear instructions on a variety of subjects related to aviation, ensuring all students grasp the knowledge required for their licensing exams and safe flight operations. Ensures that students are fully equipped with the essential theoretical understanding of aviation.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Delivers engaging and informative lectures on theoretical knowledge subjects as allocated by the line manager, ensuring the highest professional standards are maintained.
• Ensures that the training programs are delivered in compliance with the approved curriculum and T3 Aviation Academy training and operations manuals.
• Maintains and updates training materials, lesson plans and syllabi as required by the line manager.
• Stay updated on the latest aviation regulations and developments to adapt teaching methods and materials as needed.
• Ensuring all tasks are completed within the agreed period.
• Collaborates with the line manager to ensure optimum utilization of the training aids and facilities, and to ensure course consistency and quality are maintained.
• Mentors and supports students throughout their training to ensure they have a clear understanding and knowledge of the courses delivered.
• Monitors and maintains student progress test records for allocated subjects in Ground School; identifies areas of improvement and provides constructive feedback to ensure student success.
• Maintains an accurate and updated record of student attendance for all classes, ensuring each student has been accounted for.
• Coordinates with the line manager to contribute to the development of the curriculum & new/existing training programs and regarding recommendations of necessary corrective training.

Key Result Responsibilities - Continued

• Ensures that confidentiality and security of all GCAA and Academy examination papers is maintained.
• Acts as a role model for standards of professionalism, discipline, deportment, and appearance to all students; Enforces the highest standards of discipline and deportment of students.
• Ensures all personal approvals and documentation required for position are kept up to date.
• Maintains the Theoretical Knowledge Instructors office and classrooms as a clean, tidy, and safe working environment, reporting any maintenance requirements.
• Identifies and reports any safety-related incident, regardless of the severity, to the appropriate manager.
• Promotes the safety policy to all staff and demonstrating commitment to it continuously.
• Maintain a positive and professional learning environment in the classroom.
• Performs any additional duties as directed by the line manager.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Minimum bachelor’s in aviation/education or related field; High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed a course of training in instructional techniques; Train the trainer certificate.
• Previous experience in giving theoretical knowledge instruction and an appropriate theoretical background in the specified subject.
• Previous experience of instructing ATPL theory at a GCAA approved pilot training organization is preferred.

Work Experience

• 3+ years of experience as an instructor, handling similar tasks.
• Practical background in aviation in the areas relevant for the training provided.
• In-depth knowledge of the aviation industry.
• Strong knowledge of GCAA safety policies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.