Multi Engine Flight Instructor | Diamond DA42

Position Summary

The Diamond DA42 Multi-Engine Flight Instructor provides VFR and/or IFR flight and simulator instruction for students completing integrated and modular professional pilot training programs. This Instruction position supports both UK CAA and EASA training and includes student development, standardization, flight safety, and training administration.

Schedule

• Permanent position available full-time or part-time.
• Full-time schedule is 37.5 hours per week.
• Shift work according to the established roster.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standardized multi-engine flight and simulator training on the Diamond DA42.
• Provide VFR and/or IFR instruction based on instructor qualifications and experience.
• Monitor student performance, progression, and compliance with course objectives.
• Conduct classroom briefings and assigned non-flying instructional duties.
• Maintain accurate student training records and review student logbooks.
• Monitor aircraft and simulator condition and report discrepancies.
• Ensure students understand and comply with applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
• Promote safe operating practices during ground and flight training.
• Participate in safety reporting, briefings, standardization meetings, and instructor development training.
• Maintain required personal flight records, licences, ratings, and qualifications.
• Mentor fellow instructors and support continuous improvement of training standards.

Requirements

• UK CAA FCL licence.
• Valid FI(A) rating.
• Valid MEP (Land) Rating.
• Class 1 Medical Certificate from the applicable authority, valid for at least six months.
• Ability to maintain required licences, ratings, and medical certification.
• Ability to work shifts according to the established roster.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• EASA FCL or EASA FCL.900 qualifications.
• Additional FI(A) privileges/qualifications identified as FI(A) d, e, and g.
• Qualifications and experience supporting IFR instruction.

Benefits

• Uncapped performance bonus based on applicable targets.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus public holidays.
• Additional wellbeing day.
• Enhanced sick pay and leave.
• Pension with enhanced employer contributions.
• Life assurance equal to two times annual salary.
• Employee assistance and lifestyle discount programs.
• Cycle-to-work program.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee referral program.
• Loss of licence insurance.
• Reimbursement of applicable rating and medical renewals and revalidations.
• Professional and instructor development opportunities.

Compensation

• £43,200–£59,400 per year, subject to qualifications.