Single Engine Flight Instructor

Leading Edge Aviation are looking for a Single Engine Flight Instructor to join our growing Academy. We are looking for passionate and qualified individuals to deliver high-quality training to our motivated students. Working on our Diamond DA40 aircraft and simulators, you will deliver both integrated and modular UKCAA and EASA licence courses, providing expert instruction in either VFR or IFR flying, depending on your experience.

As a Single Engine Flight Instructor, you will bring a passion for aviation and a desire to share your knowledge with the next generation of commercial pilots. If you have the right qualifications and are eager to progress your aviation career, we want to hear from you. We are as committed to your career progression as you are and have established in‑house pathways to support you to develop your abilities as a Flight Instructor, including gaining instrument ratings and the ability to teach on Multi Engine aircraft – your development is important to us!

This role is available on either a part‑time or full‑time (37.5 hours) basis, based at our Oxford Academy. Please indicate your preference when applying.

• Deliver high quality, engaging standardised flight training
• Ensure that course standards, training requirements and objectives are taught properly and in a timely manner, following direction from the Head of Training (HoT) and Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) and their deputies
• Manage student progress appropriately and to report any deficiencies to the CFI;
• Complete all non-flying assignments, including Duty Instructor and classroom briefings, and to effectively manage students through the course, reporting any issues in a timely manner;
• Identify any improvements to the practical instruction and/or Training Standards, actively working with those responsible to continuously improve safety and quality levels within the Academy;
• Monitor the technical and internal status and cleanliness of all the aircraft/simulators used for training, reporting discrepancies and verifying that all equipment is airworthy and suitable for training or operating;
• Comply fully with the orders given in the Company FCOM and to ensure that their students understand and comply with those SOPs;
• Complete all other reasonable duties as directed by the HoT and CFI.

• Promote safe behaviour (amongst students, peers and staff) at all times on the ground and in the air, in full compliance of the Leading Edge Aviation’s Safety Policies;
• Ensure all students throughout the academy are taught and maintain the principles and practices of Flight Safety;
• Actively participate in the company Safety Management System to include the filing of Air Safety Reports (ASRs), attend safety briefings, and to be vigilant for any perceived unsafe behaviour or actions;
• Adhere at all times to any other safety standards that, from time to time, may be issued, whether at the home or at third-party airports.

• Accurately maintain your own logbook as per Company/National Regulations.
• Complete student training records appropriately and in a timely manner, checking student logbooks as required;
• Attend all administrative, standardisation and Instructor development meetings and in‑service training as programmed;
• Play a part in wider company life, such as attending open days and events when requested
• Demonstrate and uphold the company’s core values in all actions, decisions, and interactions.

At Leading Edge Aviation, our Vision, Mission and Values guide everything that we do. The SE Flight Instructor is expected to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, compliance and integrity. This role requires flexibility and a collaborative mindset to contribute to our vision of excellence in everything that we do.

• UK CAA FCL (EASA FCL or EASA FCL
  900 desirable).
• FI(A) rating, a & b. FI(A) d, e, g
• Class 1 medical from related authorities, valid for at least 6 months
• SEP (Land) rating

• A passion for aviation
• To have and maintain the highest personal and professional standards
• Maintain your licence, ratings and medical in line with company…