Horizon Flight Instructor-Pilot

HORIZON is the region’s largest independent helicopter flight training academy and is instrumental in training pilots locally and internationally. We offer standard and bespoke rotary-wing training to leading commercial and defence operators. Working in close partnership with our clients, we deliver the training programs you require to build skills in key areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach students how to fly helicopters, evaluating their knowledge and skills.
• Comply with the daily program (take-off time, sortie duration).
• Adhere to Horizon standards (content of the sortie, teaching standards, grading).
• Ensure daily sortie reports are completed, signed, and filed appropriately.
• Record student flying time in personal files and logbooks.
• Raise occurrence, incident, and accident reports as necessary.
• Assist students with logbook entries endorsed by signature.
• Suggest improvements or corrective actions to the training syllabus or program.
• Report non-compliance to the CFI or the Safety and Compliance Monitoring Manager.
• Correct any misconduct of students.
• Complete extra duties as tasked by the CFI.
• Ensure students meet medical requirements for flight.
• Act as course mentor when designated by the CFI.
• Comply with GCAA and all relevant laws and regulations.
• Adhere to Horizon Operations, Training, and Safety Management Manuals.
• Follow Horizon Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide training in accordance with the Horizon Aviation Training Manual.
• Complete all necessary forms, including logs, appropriately.
• Maintain all Horizon resources in tidy and serviceable condition.
• Encourage essential aviation values such as airmanship, teamwork, and CRM.
• Ensure all necessary flight plans and declarations are submitted prior to flight.

Experience & Education

• Fluent in English speaking and writing (ELP level 4 minimum).
• Valid class 1 medical with no restrictions – Single Pilot.
• At least 2000 flying hours, with a minimum of 500 hours instructional, and experience conducting ab initio training for at least two courses.
• Holds a valid license (CPL IR/H or ATPL/H).
• Current FI in an ATO (civilian) is ideal; ex-military background is a plus; Bell 505 & 429 type rated is advantageous.
• Must have been a current pilot within the last year.
• Maximum age is 55 years old.

Key Skills

• High level of instructional techniques; advanced knowledge in all subjects (CPL and ATPL); moderate knowledge of CAR OPS, AIP, CAAP, and EASA regulations.
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong teamwork, organizing, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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