Skyborne Values

In the ever-changing world of pilot training, standing still is not an option. Underpinning our pioneering spirit is an innate desire to continuously evolve. Our innovative approach challenges the norms of standard training, and as a result we deliver excellence to trainees and customer airlines alike.

As a flight instructor at Skyborne, you won’t just be teaching; you’ll be actively contributing to the evolution of pilot training. We believe in the power of innovation, and we’re seeking dynamic instructors who share our vision.

Be part of Skyborne, the world’s leading airline academy. Lead change, bring your ideas, ingenuity, and determination and make a real difference, in return you will enjoy the most competitive salary package and benefits, career security and flexibility, set in beautiful and thriving parts of the world, in state-of-the-art facilities.

We’re not just an airline academy; we’re a movement, and we want you to be part of it.

Skyborne Opportunity

We are looking for skilled and talented flight instructors who are not afraid to think out of the box to deliver the best training possible to highly motivated, hand-picked trainee pilots.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working with people and are motivated by delivering excellence, then we could be a good fit for you, and you for us.

Located at Gloucestershire Airport in the heart of the Cotswolds, you will enjoy a flexible roster to deliver the Multi-Engine CPL and IR programme using our fleet of DA42 and DA42 FNPT II simulators.

As a Multi-Engine Flight Instructor, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality flight and simulator instruction to our trainees in compliance with Skyborne’s training and safety standards, and in line with the applicable Aviation Authority regulations. You will instruct at state-of-the-art training facilities using the very latest aircraft, simulators, course ware; and surrounded by inspiring colleagues across the globe who are all committed to delivering the very best.

Responsibilities include conducting training in accordance with the approved ATO training manual and in compliance with the Academy published schedule/programme and delivering appropriate briefings and debriefings to trainees. You would be expected to comply with all rules and procedures detailed in the ATO Operations Manual and to uphold flight safety in every aspect of training. 

Professional requirements are as follows:

• Minimum of 500 hours flight time
• Minimum 200 hours instructional time
• Minimum 30 hours Pilot In Command MEP (Land)
• UK Part-FCL unrestricted Flight Instructor with the following instructional privileges:
  • SEP (Land)
  • Night
  • CPL
  • Instrument
  • MEP (Land)
• ICAO level 6 English language proficiency
• Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK
• Unrestricted UK CAA Class 1 Medical

When applying, please upload a copy of your UK Part-FCL Licence, UK Part-MED Medical Certificate.

Benefits

We are committed to offering the most competitive benefits package to our Flight Instructors, including:

• £55,000 per annum salary, based on 600 hours productivity target
• £10,000 annual bonus, for achieving 650 hours (paid at an hourly rate) for all hours after 600 hours.
• £1,000 sign on bonus paid on completion of standardisation
• £100,000 loss of licence benefit 
• Inclusive and flexible rostering
• Generous pension scheme
• 30 days paid annual leave (inclusive of UK Public Holidays) based on 4.5-day working week
• Private health care for you and your spouse
• International training opportunities available
• Consideration for part-time applications

This is an opportunity not to be missed. If you want to take your career to heights you never thought possible, then we want to meet you.