Full-time

Chief Instructor ATO (m/f/d)
Bruchsal, Germany

We at Volocopter are the pioneers of electric air taxis, i.e. aircraft that take off and land vertically (eVTOLs). We bring urban air mobility to life, by getting air taxis and drones off the gorund in a way that complements current transportation options in megacities across the globe. Our aim is to offer affordable on-demand air taxi services that fly people to their destination quickly and safely. In 2011 we performed the first-ever piloted flight of a purely electric multicopter and have since showcased numerous public flights with our full-scale VoloCity aircrafts (www.volocopter.com).

Job Description

Your mission during this flight:

  • You will coordinate all simulator, flight instruction, and evaluation, as applicable.
  • You will have functional authority and supervision of instructors, examiners, and their standardization
  • You will assist the Head of Training on crew training activities in general and take part in the assessment and selection of new SFI/TRI/TRE and SFE
  • You will be responsible for determining that the syllabi for all training and checking follow all applicable requirements
  • You will ensure that training facilities and course materials meet the required qualification and performance standards of Volocopter ATO and the applicable Authority
  • You will ensure that all your personnel know the rules and procedures relevant to their duties and that their qualification is documented
  • You will be responsible for ensuring that all Trainees meet the training requirements imposed by Volocopter ATO, the relevant Authority
  • You will have responsibility for evaluating flight training feedback, forward proposals,and initiating measures to maintain or improve the training standards derived thereof
Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

  • University degree
  • 8+ years of experience in the aviation industry
  • Experience as a commander on fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft
  • Previous training experience as TRI or TRE
  • Previous experience in leading teams
  • Management experience and expertise in an airline training department, preferably in a comparable organization
  • Comprehensive knowledge of aviation training philosophies
Additional Information

Work mode: Ground (On Site)

Some of our Volocopter flight perks:

  • A fast-growing high-tech company with a broad network of top investors and partners 
  • The chance to help shape the future of aviation
  • The chance to create new things from scratch & manage your own projects
  • Personal accountability, and growth & learning opportunities, based on your skills
  • An inspiring workplace with modern workstations, flexible hours, efficient  communication, flat hierarchies & fantastic team spirit
  • An attractive salary package

Our differences are what makes us great. Here at Volocopter, we value equal opportunities and trust, and we give each and every one of our employees the chance to voice their opinions. As air mobility industry innovators, we believe that changing the world starts on the team level. We are fully committed to driving this innovation by celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated equally and respectfully, regardless of our different backgrounds and job titles.

Chief Instructor ATO (m/f/d)