Type Rating Instructor (TRI)

About the Role

The Type Rating Instructor (TRI) / Type Rating Examiner (TRE) is responsible to instruct and/or check airline crew converting to Airbus on all operational, technical and performance aspects for a specific type (or types). The contract is based in Singapore. The Instructor/Examiner is also responsible to assist the Head of Training (HOT) with other training related duties when assigned.

The instructor will conduct flight training and simulator training for various international customers. Commuting is not possible. She/he will represent Airbus in front of the operators, and in front of the Authorities. The Airbus TRI-TRE could work with different teams across the world and will have opportunities to develop her/his expertise in various fields and roles, including management / project positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruct airline crew converting to Airbus on all operational and technical aspects for a specific type (or types) using Flight Training Devices, Fixed Base Simulators, Full Flight Simulators, Aircrafts, Lecture rooms
• Conduct theoretical training for type-rating courses, flight operations courses and aircraft performance
• Adhere to Airbus standard policy and standardisation as required by Flight Development and Flight Standardization & Policy
• Instruct and/or check the crews within the defined time limits
• Evaluate the crews' progression
• Decide, if required, on the necessity to accord extra training to achieve the required level of proficiency and competence
• Conduct Base Trainings and Line Trainings (Initial Operating Experiences) for airline crew on applicable Airbus aircrafts
• Conduct aircraft type rating skills test, license proficiency checks or operator proficiency checks
• Participate in review or development of training programme as assigned by HOT
• Conduct assessments of instructors and standardization duties if appointed as Airbus Standardizer
• Assist with flight training audits and Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD) fly-outs and qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Hold an EASA ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence) License
• Hold an EASA Medical Class 1 certificate
• Hold a valid EASA Type Rating on the relevant Airbus aircraft type
• Hold a valid EASA Instructor certificate on the relevant Airbus aircraft type unrestricted (LIFUS or Landing Training)
• Hold a valid EASA Examiner certificate on the relevant Airbus aircraft type is a plus
• Hold or have held a Low Visibility Operations qualification and an ETOPS approval qualification
• Minimum 8000 hours as Pilot, 5000 hours on jet large aircraft, 2500 hours as Captain on Airbus aircraft, 1500 hours on Airbus FBW aircraft type(s)
• Minimum 500 hours as Captain or instructor assigned to conduct LIFUS / IOE
• Evidence base training / Competences Base Training Assessment expertise is a plus
• Preference given to candidates who have completed the Airbus Pilot Instructor Course (APIC)
• Fluent in English, minimum English Language Proficiency Rating of 5

Please share a copy of the following as part of your application: CV, medical & licenses.