Flight Instructor - Al Ain, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, International

Company/Organization: EDIC Horizon

Position: Pilot-Rotary Wing

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 6/11/2026 3:44:49 PM

Description:

To deliver high-quality rotary wing flight training in accordance with GCAA regulations and Horizon operational standards, ensuring students develop the required flying skills, technical knowledge, professionalism, and airmanship necessary to become competent and professional helicopter pilots.

Responsibilities and Authorization

• Conduct helicopter flight and ground instruction in accordance with the approved training syllabus.
• Ensure compliance with Horizon and GCAA standards, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate and grade student performance, ensuring accurate records and logbooks are maintained.
• Act as a course mentor when assigned and provide guidance on professional standards and aviation values.
• Promote safety, compliance, and professionalism at all times.
• Report incidents, non-compliances, or suggested improvements to the Chief Flight Instructor.
• Maintain Horizon resources—aircraft, simulators, and facilities—in a safe and orderly condition.
• Support continuous improvement of the training syllabus and instructional delivery.
• To comply & implement the ISMS, PIMS & ITGC Policies, identify critical information assets, conduct information security risk assessment, protect personal information (staff & students), select controls to reduce risk to information assets and validate existing controls.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications, Certification and Education

• Has graduated from university, college or high school and holds at least a degree.
• Fluent in English speaking and writing (ELP level 4 minimum)
• Has a valid class 1 medical with no restrictions
• To hold and maintain at all time:
• A professional pilot license and rating(s) related to the flying training courses he is appointed to conduct; plus
• An Instructor rating endorsed on his license (FI)

Minimum Experience

• Has at least 2000 flying hours of which at least 500 hours instructional and has conducted ab-initio training.
• Holds license (CPL IR/H or ATPL/H).
• A previous experience as FI/H in an ATO (military or civilian) is essential.
• He should have flight currency within the last year.
• He should be comfortable to instruct in English.
• Hold a valid class 1 medical.
• NVG experience is plus.

Technical Competencies

• High level of Instructional Techniques
• Computer literate (MS Word, excel, outlook and PowerPoint)
• Advanced knowledge in all the subject (CPL and ATPL)
• Moderate knowledge of the regulation CAR OPS and AIP and CAAP and EASA
• Be familiar with Compliance Monitoring Systems, Safety management system and EHS
• Not be involved in an accident or serious incident or an ATC incident during the last 5 years

Behavioral Competencies

• Teamwork
• Organizing skills
• Problem solving
• Punctuality
• Flexibility
• Good communication and interpersonal skills - good at working with people and establish positive relations with students
• Maintain self-discipline and student discipline

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