Flight Instructor at Zino Aviation

Job Summary

• Your role will be to provide ground classes and flight instruction on our simulator to Zino Aviation students preparing for flight school. 
• You will also be required to support them virtually with online ground classes and mentorship throughout their time at flight school. 
• You will be required to schedule student lessons, maintain records, and ensure that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student in each flight course. 
• You will also be involved in conducting flight assessments for airlines and organizations training or/and recruiting pilots.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach students all PPL and CPL topics such as Aircraft Technical and general, Human Performance, Principles of Flight, Meteorology, Air Law, Flight Planning and performance, Navigation, and Radio Telephony.
• Develop instructional materials based on practical analysis and insights.
• Provide assistance as a subject matter expert and provide other relevant supporting materials to instruct students of various levels of experience, ability, and background.
• Improve your own aeronautical knowledge and flying skills through continuing education and operational experiences.
• Provide efficient flight instruction in line with established procedures and Civil
• Aviation regulations.
• Develop and provide instructional modules to enable students to get certification in various flight operation categories.
• Develop instructional modules to include a broad range of topics such as operation procedures, aircraft systems, emergency procedures, navigation, etc.
• Provide practical training in Zino Aviation’s simulators relevant to the areas covered during theory lessons as well as teach students flight maneuvers.
• Design and utilize training manuals, equipment, course materials, and other
• supporting materials to provide instruction.
• Organize and conduct cockpit familiarization classes and prepare reports on each student’s proficiency based on established parameters.
• Maintain student progress reports and provide special coaching and counseling for weaker students.
• Develop innovative techniques, training aids, and methods to improve training efficiency.
• Provide expert knowledge to instructional system designers and develop classroom materials, simulator and aircraft lessons, instructor and student guides, and other training materials.
• Evaluate existing training materials and instructional modes.

Minimum Requirements

• SACAA, FAA, TCAA, EASA or NCAA Certificated Flight Instructor.
• Airplane Single-Engine, Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating.
• Glass Cockpit experience is desirable.
• G1000 experience is desirable.
• Preference will be given to Instrument and Multi-Engine Instructors.
• Must be a Nigerian National, or have the right to live and work in Nigeria.

Preferred Skills:

• Extreme attention to detail.
• Self-starter who does not wait for others to provide work but finds ways to be productive.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Innovative/creative and finds faster ways to do things to save time for the organization.
• Flexible/adaptable to fast-changing pace and instructions according to client needs.
• Calm, patient and understanding with people.
• Aircraft piloting skills, including the ability to perform flight manoeuvres and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply effective instructional techniques in class and in the sim.
• Knowledge of appropriate Aviation Regulations and related administrative and operational procedures and requirements.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong IFR skills
• IFR Instructors preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to shape and lead the HR function in a fast-growing company.
• Exposure to aviation industry trends and HR best practices.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values innovation and teamwork.
• Professional development, leadership training, and career growth opportunities.
• Mentorship and training from experienced professionals and our CEO, Captain Zino Mario.