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Chief Theoretical Instructor; m​/f​/d

Job in Zürich, 8058, Zurich, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland
Listing for: Lufthansa Aviation Training
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-07
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Training Instructor / Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 CHF Yearly CHF 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor, 50-75% (m/f/d)
Location: Zürich

As Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (CTKI), you are overseeing all Theoretical Knowledge Instructors (TKI) and standardizing theoretical training of EASA ATO within the Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) Group.

Tasks
  • Ensuring syllabi and examinations for theoretical knowledge training meet all applicable requirements
  • Developing and coordinating new training concepts
  • Conducting trainings and standardizations for performance evaluation of theoretical instructors, as well as ensuring fulfillment of all requirements
  • Updating training materials according to current regulations and best practices
  • Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal standards by instructors and students
  • Harmonizing workflows and documentation in Operations Manuals (OM) and Training Manuals (TM) across locations
  • Analyzing feedback, developing improvement proposals, and implementing measures to optimize training standards
  • Professionally leading Theoretical Knowledge Instructors (TKI) in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Benefits
  • Employee and networking events
  • Subsidized parking or public transport
  • Company health management
  • Flight benefits
  • Remote working (e.g. from home)
  • Attractive company pension scheme
Requirements

We are looking for dynamic and competent personalities who want to help shape the demanding and varied challenges within EASA ATO.

  • Valid Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) and several years’ experience as Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (TKI)
  • Experience as Type Rating Instructor (TRI) or Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) advantageous
  • Proven leadership experience combined with excellent communication skills and decisiveness
  • In-depth knowledge of training organizations, internal regulations, and aviation-specific laws and regulations (especially EASA Part-FCL and Part-ORA)
  • Strong ability to work in an interdisciplinary, intercultural, and goal-oriented manner, as well as good conflict resolution skills and resilience
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally to various LAT locations
Framework conditions

Recruitment is via a local employment contract with LAT OPS DE, LAT AT or LAT CH.

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