flight instructor
Flight instructors train both new and experienced pilots seeking to gain licences or experience in flying new aircraft, how to properly operate an aircraft according to regulations. They teach their students both the theory and practice of how to optimally fly and maintain an airplane, and they observe and evaluate student technique. They also focus on the regulations relating to operational and safety procedures specific to different (commercial) airline aircraft.
Also called: flight simulation instructor, pilot trainer, flying instructor, occupational flight instructor, instructor in flight, flight instruction practitioner, aviation instructor, practitioner of flight instruction
- 19
- essential skills
- 23
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
19- adapt teaching to student's capabilities
- aircraft flight control systems
- apply intercultural teaching strategies
- apply teaching strategies
- apply technical communication skills
- assess students
- assessment processes
- assist students in their learning
- common aviation safety regulations
- curriculum objectives
- ensure student welfare
- give constructive feedback
- give theory lessons to pilots
- guarantee students' safety
- monitor developments in field of expertise
- operate cockpit control panels
- prepare lesson content
- teach flying practices
- use different communication channels
Optional skills
23- adapt training to labour market
- air force operations
- apply air force procedures
- apply military aviation regulations
- aviation meteorology
- coordinate rescue missions
- evaluate education programmes
- facilitate teamwork between students
- manage resources for educational purposes
- operate radio navigation instruments
- perform classroom management
- perform flight manoeuvres
- perform routine flight operations checks
- perform take off and landing
- prepare examinations for vocational courses
- prepare syllabuses for vocational courses
- provide advice on pilot licence application procedures
- provide lesson materials
- supervise crew
- train air force crew
- undertake procedures to meet helicopter flight requirements
- visual flight rules
- write work-related reports
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