Flight Instructors
3 days ago
About us
North Shore Aero Club and our flying school arm AIPA (Auckland International Pilot Academy) is hiring suitably qualified flight instructors with the skills and expertise to deliver flight training excellence. NSAC has been training the highest quality pilots for over 65 years, and our graduates enjoy working for nearly all of the worlds major airlines, as well as other aviation operators. We currently have a team of 16 instructors and a fleet of 13 aircraft. We hold an Aviation Training Organisation Certificate issued by the CAA under Part 141 with SMS approval, are a registered NZQA Private Training Establishment, and have NZQA Accreditation to offer the Diploma in Aviation. Employment as a flight instructor at NSAC/AIPA is an opportunity to become part of a vibrant and dynamic flight training organisation, including superior staff support and development, while enjoying everything the club has to offer.
Qualifications & experience
- NCEA or equivalent qualifications in English and Mathematics.
- New Zealand Commercial Pilot Licence.
- New Zealand A, B or C Category Flight Instructor Rating.
- English Language Proficiency Level 6.
Tasks & responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer service at all times.
- Provide efficient, effective and high quality fixed wing air and ground instruction to A, B or C Category flight instructor standard. This includes training pilots towards PPL, CPL, Instrument and Instructor Ratings, as well as Type Ratings and BFRs. Ideally, appropriately qualified and experienced candidates would be able to instruct at Night, IFR, Aerobatics, TWA, BMF & Multi Engine.
- Provide effective student management to ensure that customers achieve their goals and objectives in a timely manner, in line with their expectations.
- Maintain a standard of knowledge and skill that allows instruction to be delivered at all qualification levels the instructor is endorsed to teach.
- Be a team player by assisting with serving visitors & customers by greeting, welcoming, serving and directing them appropriately. This includes answering emails in a timely and accurate manner and serving customer needs or redirecting enquiries appropriately.
- Managing your time effectively.
Benefits
- We work with all instructors to achieve additional qualifications and further long term career prospects.
- Continual training and upskilling.
- Free flying hours each year to use as you see fit.
- Favourable staff discounts.
- Industry leading pay.
- Based at North Shore Airport, you will be working in an exciting and interesting environment with exposure to many aspects of aviation. Every day has something different to offer.
- Excellent location, close to the Northern Motorway, Silverdale and the Hibiscus Coast, within New Zealand's largest city.
