Flying Instructor - Emirates Flight Training Academy

Job purpose

The Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) is a pioneering pilot training facility in Dubai South, Dubai World Central (DWC). It provides a highly advanced environment where cadets can complete their flying training within a fully integrated operational setting.

As a Flying Instructor at EFTA, you will deliver high-quality flight training to ab-initio pilot cadets, starting on the SR-22 single-engine aircraft. Your duties will span aircraft, simulator, and classroom-based instruction, along with lesson planning, pre- and post-flight briefings, detailed reporting, and trainee assessment. Once you have shown strong performance in the single-engine instructional role, you may progress to the DA42 twin-engine fleet.

Key responsibilities

• Train and instruct ab-initio cadets in flying operations.
• Lead pre-flight and post-flight briefings so cadets clearly understand procedures and expectations.
• Deliver practical flying tuition in aircraft, simulator, and ground sessions to help cadets achieve the required standards.
• Carry out regular assessments to confirm cadets are meeting course requirements.
• Place cadet and operational safety first, and escalate any incident, breach, or unsafe situation to the relevant team.
• Track cadet progress and competency on an ongoing basis and prepare accurate performance reports.
• Study, create, and suggest improved training approaches to raise learning outcomes and overall performance.
• Provide additional flying-related training support as assigned by the Chief Flying Instructor (CFI).

Required experience and qualifications

Applicants should already have ab-initio flying instructional experience within a large Approved Training Organisation (ATO).

• At least 700 total flight hours.
• At least 500 hours of instructional flying time.
• At least 200 hours of IFR flight time.
• A minimum GCAA or ICAO Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with a single-engine class rating.
• Valid Flight Instructor Rating with night and instrument privileges.
• Class 1 Medical Certificate with no restrictions.
• ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 or higher.
• Strong instructional ability with familiarity across multiple teaching methods.
• Comfortable using computers and common digital tools.

Documents to submit

• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Passport copy.
• CPL/ATPL licence or certificate.
• Class 1 medical certificate with no limitations, except visual correction if applicable.
• Last three pages of the logbook.
• ICAO English Language Proficiency certificate.
• No-incident or no-accident certificate issued by a Civil Aviation Authority.
• Licence Verification Letter required by the GCAA for licence conversion.
• If any of the above documents are not currently available, they must be provided when joining Emirates Flight Training Academy.

Salary and benefits

• Basic salary of AED 24,161.
• Transport allowance.
• Company-provided accommodation.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Staff travel benefits.
• Attractive tax-free pay.
• Discounted flights and hotel stays worldwide.
• Excellent leave entitlement and healthcare package.
• Transport benefits and life insurance.

Additional information

This role offers the chance to work in Dubai’s fast-paced, international environment and enjoy the lifestyle benefits associated with living and working in the city.