Hi all,

Applications for the position of VFR Pilot Instructor are now open. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and delivering VATSIM UK's P2 and P3 courses.

Below is a summary of the general tasks and requirements for the role applicable to the P2 (Flight Fundamentals) and P3 (VFR Pilot courses).

General Tasks:

• Has overall responsibility for training of the Flight Fundamentals and VFR Pilot courses in accordance with the P2 (Flight Fundamentals) Syllabus and lesson plans and P3 (VFR Pilot) syllabus and lesson plans respectively;
• Maintains training standards of the Flight Fundamentals and VFR Pilot courses;
• Select and train new mentors for the Flight Fundamentals and VFR Pilot courses;
• Organise group seminars as appropriate;
• Issue training places to students on the Flight Fundamentals and VFR Pilot courses;
• Is the point of contact for mentors of the Flight Fundamentals and VFR Pilot courses;
• Work with the Operations department to produce and review documentation as required;
•  Provides the General Manager – Pilot Training with administrative support in relation to the Flight Fundamentals and VFR Pilot courses were appropriate;
• Holds a continuous review of the way the Flight Fundamentals and VFR Pilot syllabuses are delivered and leveraging opportunities for improvement.

The candidate must:

• Hold a P2 rating and a P3 rating;
• Have experience mentoring an ATC or Pilot rating;
• Be a home member of VATSIM UK or able to transfer to the UK division as a home member;
• Able to commit a minimum of 7 hours per week to the role.

The successful candidate will receive any training and support they require.

Those who are interested should submit their application to jobs[at]vatsim.uk. 

Applications will close on 21st June 2020 22:59z

Good luck to all who apply. 

Dan ✈️