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At least 500 hours instructional (including up to 200 hours instrument ground time).
Hold an EASA or UK CAA Commercial Pilot Licence with valid Flight Instructor ratings relevant to LEAL’s training courses.
Eligible to hold or obtain EASA/UK FCL.900(c) approval.
Preferred time
Dual Licence (CAA and EASA) holder.
Flight Examiner and FIC/FIE qualifications.
License req.
CPL, FI
Open to Lic. Holders
EASA, UK CAA
Medical
Class 1
ICAO ELP level
4
Visa sponsorship
Not provided
Additional requirements
Proven experience in a professional flight training environment, with demonstrable instructional and supervisory capability.
Strong interpersonal, organisational, and decision-making skills.
Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and student success.
Strong people skills with proven ability to mentor and support individuals and teams.
Preferred
Experience working across multiple training locations or international campuses.
Familiarity with LEAL’s operational systems and learning environment.
Previous leadership or deputy role within an ATO.
Job description
The Deputy Chief Flight Instructor (Deputy CFI) supports the Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) in the delivery, oversight, and continuous improvement of flight training operations at Leading Edge Aviation (LEAL). This includes maintaining instructional standards, supervising Flight Instructors (FIs), and ensuring efficient training delivery across LEAL’s campuses, with particular focus on Alhama, Spain. The Deputy CFI acts as the CFI’s delegate in their absence and contributes to strategic training development in alignment with the Head of Training.
The Deputy CFI based in Alhama will work closely with the counterpart Deputy CFI based in Oxford.
At Leading Edge Aviation, our Vision, Mission and Values guide everything that we do. The Deputy CFI is expected to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, regulatory compliance and instructional integrity. This role requires flexibility, the ability to work across campuses, and a collaborative mindset to contribute to LEAL’s vision of excellence in aviation training.
Work conditions
Schedule
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, mostly based at our Alhama campus, with visits to our Oxford base.
Compensation and benefits
Insurance - Loss of Lic.
Other
Summary
Salary up to €60,000 per annum subject to qualifications, reviewed annually
Commitment to your career progression, including upskilling to next level of flight instructor.
Generous holiday entitlement of 30 calendar days plus public holidays
Employee referral scheme
Relocation assistance up to €1,500
Loss of licence insurance
Reimbursement of all rating and medical renewals and revalidations
Free on-site parking
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