Hi all! I am pleased to announce we will be recruiting for a new Advanced Flight Instructor who will co-run the department alongside our current advanced flight instructor @Tarik Merrylees. The advanced FI is responsible for creating and maintaining the P3_CMEL(A). 

The Advanced Flight Instructors main responsibilities to begin with will include:

• Working alongside the current advanced FI to create the P3_CMEL(A)
• Oversee the development of the P3 CMEL(A) Moodle, lesson plans, and associated course content;
• Ensure course compliance with relevant PTD documentation such as the MCS;
• Work with other Pilot Training staff members to align the course with current standards

After the course is launched the main responsibilities will include:

• Has overall responsibility for training of the P3 CMEL(A) course in accordance with VATSIM UKs P3 CMEL(A) training syllabus;
• Maintains training standards of the P3 CMEL(A) course;
• Select and train new mentors for the P3 CMEL(A) course;
• Organise group seminars as appropriate;
• Issue training places to students on the P3 CMEL(A) course;
• Manage students on the P3 CMEL(A) course;
• Is the point of contact for mentors of the P3 CMEL(A) course;
• Work with the Operations department to produce and review documentation as required;
• Provides the Pilot Training Manager with administrative support in relation to P3 CMEL(A) course were appropriate;
• Holds a continuous review of the P3 CMEL(A) course and leverages opportunities for improvement where appropriate.

To be considered for the role, you must:

• Be a home member of VATSIM UK or able to transfer to the UK division as a home member;
• Hold a P3 rating or above, or a real world equivalent 
• Be passionate about pilot training and aviation
• Be a member in good standing.
• Those who are interested should send their application to jobs[at]vatsim.uk. Your application should include a brief explanation as to why you think you are best suited to the role and any other information you deem relevant.

If you would like to discuss the role and its responsibilities further, or you have any other questions regarding this position, please contact Lewis Hammett or myself and we will be happy to arrange a short call.

Please submit all applications in writing via a Helpdesk ticket to ‘Jobs and Applications’ before 22:59z on 31 October 2025.