Captain A320 – Instructor

The Captain A320 - Instructor combines flight command with the training and development of pilots. The role is accountable for safe aircraft operation, crew leadership and professional decision-making, while delivering instruction in line with GCAA regulations and company operating manuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Exercise command of the aircraft throughout the flight and ensure the safety and security of passengers, crew, cargo and aircraft.
• Lead flight and cabin crew through clear decisions and effective crew resource management.
• Operate efficiently and responsibly in line with fuel, sustainability and on-time performance policies.
• Deliver training duties in accordance with GCAA CAR-FCL and CAR-AIR OPS requirements and the airline’s Operations Manual.
• Demonstrate instructor competencies, provide high-quality pilot training and serve as a professional role model.
• Support pilot development by identifying learning needs, providing feedback and contributing to training-system improvements.
• Provide course feedback and help develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and resilience required for safe operations.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least 5,500 total flying hours and 2,500 Pilot-in-Command hours on multi-crew glass-cockpit aircraft.
• At least 1,500 PIC hours on the A320 family and A320 flying within the last 12 months.
• Current, unrestricted ICAO ATPL, current A320 qualification and unrestricted, current Class 1 medical.
• A valid A320 type rating for at least two months at joining and must be under 59 years of age on the joining date.
• At least three years as an A320 instructor/examiner, 1,000 FSTD training hours and 1,000 LIFUS/IOE hours.
• English proficiency at Level 4 or higher. Current TRE/TRI and experience with MPL, cadet, ab-initio, EBT, AQP or ATQP programmes are advantageous.

Key Skills

Aircraft command, pilot instruction, crew resource management, operational judgement, regulatory compliance and technical leadership.

Employment Details

• Company: Etihad
• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Employment Type: Full Time