Role Overview

Join our Business Aviation Training Centre in Vienna (Schwechat) where you’ll be part of our global Business Aviation Training team.

We have just opened the doors to our newest business aviation training centre in Vienna, Austria, come be part of the initial team setting up the operations. CAE will initially operate five state-of the-art Full Flight Simulators in Vienna, including the G550, PH100/300, Global 7500, and a Global 6000 Vision Full Flight Simulators for business jets from leading manufacturers. The new 8,000-square-metre facility will have space for expansion with a capacity for up to nine Full Flight Simulators and will be purpose-built to deliver the most advanced pilot training experience in Central Europe.

Come grow with us, while we make Business Pilot Training more accessible in Central Europe!

Description

We are in search for full time Instructors that are ready to take their existing experience as an aviation professional and transform their skills and knowledge into a world-class Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructor and subject matter expert. In the Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructor role, you will have the opportunity to lead clients through their training – all with the added benefit of spending less time traveling for work.

Synthetic Flight & Ground School Instructors will work alongside our client partners, providing expert Synthetic Flight instruction. In addition, some classroom-based instruction will be required, and you will be responsible for the upkeep of accurate and concise trainee records. You will also get to work with top of the range equipment and the very latest aircraft technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assuring the quality delivery of client training according to qualification including classroom systems and performance ground school and in-simulator pilot training
• Monitoring and assuring compliance to all authorizations and qualifications
• Strive to increase Instructor qualifications, as required by the program
• Conduct quality pre and post flight briefings
• Suggest changes to curriculum and courseware materials to enhance the clients’ experience
• Assist the Lead with duties, when requested
• Assure all paperwork/electronic records are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• On occasions, you will be required to provide single clients with seat support
• You will be expected to deliver portions of initial and recurrent ground school
• Any other duties, as assigned by the Training Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• EASA licence required.

• 1500 hours or more total multi-pilot time (please mention if you have 500hrs or more SP hours)

• Previous instructional experience ideal but not required - CFI, SFI or SFE

• Must read, speak, and converse in English at a high level

• Ability to tailor training sessions to the needs of a diverse customer base

• Flexibility to commit to a full-time work pattern

• Must live in commutable distance to the Training Centre in Schwechat

• The right to live and work in Austria is desirable

• Prepared to spend a period of time outside of Austria to undertake initial type and SFI ratings

Preferred Qualifications

• Synthetic Flight Instructors

• High-performance aircraft and instructional experience

• Skilled in mentoring and developing industry colleagues

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Continuously drives toward process improvement and customer/client satisfaction

• Ability to focus and work in a fast-paced 24/7 environment

• Readily accepts change and adjusts accordingly

• Maintains concentrated customer/client orientation

Benefits

• Paid annual leave (25 days a year)

• Special Leave (care for sick family members, death, birth, relocation, wedding)

• Sick leave

• Social security (ÖGK): including retirement insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance (if not retired), accident insurance

• Government Tax Relief: PENDERPAUSCHALE-for employees that travel over 20km to work a day, family related tax relief (e.g. Familien bonus)

• Tax Benefits on 13th and 14th salary

**Please note that a training bond would apply to this position. The level of bond is determined by previous experience and ratings and further details will be shared at interview stage**

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

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