Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructor

Join our Business Aviation Training Centre in Vienna (Schwechat) where you’ll be part of our global Business Aviation Training team.

We have just opened the doors to our newest business aviation training centre in Vienna, Austria, come be part of the initial team setting up the operations. CAE will initially operate five state-of the-art Full Flight Simulators in Vienna, including the G550, PH100/300, Global 7500, and a Global 6000 Vision Full Flight Simulators for business jets from leading manufacturers. The new 8,000-square-metre facility will have space for expansion with a capacity for up to nine Full Flight Simulators and will be purpose-built to deliver the most advanced pilot training experience in Central Europe.

Come grow with us, while we make Business Pilot Training more accessible in Central Europe!

Role Expectations

We are in search for full time Instructors (platform PC-24) that are ready to take their existing experience as an aviation professional and transform their skills and knowledge into a world-class Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructor and subject matter expert. In the Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructor role, you will have the opportunity to lead clients through their training – all with the added benefit of spending less time traveling for work.

Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructors will work alongside our client partners, providing expert Synthetic Flight instruction. In addition, some classroom-based instruction will be required, and you will be responsible for the upkeep of accurate and concise trainee records. You will also get to work with top of the range equipment and the very latest aircraft technologies.

Primary Responsibilities

Assuring the quality delivery of client training according to qualification including classroom systems and performance ground school and in-simulator pilot training

Monitoring and assuring compliance to all authorizations and qualifications

Strive to increase Instructor qualifications, as required by the program

Conduct quality pre and post flight briefings

Suggest changes to curriculum and courseware materials to enhance the clients’ experience

Assist the Lead with duties, when requested

Assure all paperwork/electronic records are completed accurately and in a timely manner

On occasions, you will be required to provide single clients with seat support

You will be expected to deliver portions of initial and recurrent ground school

Any other duties, as assigned by the Training Manager

Ideal Professional Pilot Profile

Synthetic Flight Instructors

High-performance aircraft and instructional experience

Skilled in mentoring and developing industry colleagues

Qualifications

EASA licence required.

500 single pilot hours required

Previous instructional experience ideal but not required - CFI, SFI or SFE

Must read, speak, and converse in English at a high level

A keen eye for detail in training delivery – you must be willing to maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with CAE policy and requirements

Ability to tailor training sessions to the needs of a diverse customer base

Basic computer proficiency – Microsoft Office and other internet-based programs

Flexibility to commit to a full-time work pattern

Must live in commutable distance to the Training Centre in Schwechat

The right to live and work in Austria is desirable

Prepared to spend a period of time outside of Austria to undertake initial type and SFI ratings

Excellent interpersonal skills

Continuously drives toward process improvement and customer/client satisfaction

Ability to focus and work in a fast-paced 24/7 environment

Readily accepts change and adjusts accordingly

Maintains concentrated customer/client orientation

What kind of person will succeed in this team?

You'll be someone who thrives on mentoring and developing industry colleagues from diverse backgrounds and be passionate about delivering a high standard of training. You'll also have a strong customer focus with the ability to create a welcoming and productive training environment for our business clients.

Location

The role will be based out of our Training Centre in Vienna so you will need to be able to commit to a full time, permanent position on site.

**Please note that a training bond would apply to this position. The level of bond is determined by previous experience and ratings and further details will be shared at interview stage**

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.

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