Flight Instructor

Description

Educates and trains students in flight procedures, navigation and aircraft operations, and supervises their flight practice, ensuring safety and compliance with aviation regulations.

Description

Fly and navigate aircraft, control air traffic to ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft in flight and on the ground, and instruct students in flying aircraft.

Tasks include

• Develops detailed and structured lesson plans encompassing theoretical knowledge and practical skills
• Instructs students in the theory and principles of flying aircraft
• Conducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections of aircraft to ensure safety and airworthiness
• Demonstrates and explains the operation of aircraft controls and equipment
• Provides practical flight training to students, including take off, landing and manoeuvring
• Monitors and evaluates students' progress, and provides feedback on their performance
• Maintains logs of student performance and their flying hours
• Prepares students for flight certification exams