What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ground Instructor position at Global Crossing Airlines?
Job Title: Ground Flight Instructor, Flight Ops
Reports to Title: Manager of Training, Fight Ops
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Job Summary
Flight Operations Instructor is responsible for delivering high‑quality instruction for Global X, pilot Initial Qualification, Recurrent, Captain Upgrade, and Requalification curricula, as well as other assigned projects. Training is conducted in various environments, including the classroom, emergency training equipment mock‑up facilities, and various levels of Flight Training Devices.
Responsibilities
5 plus years’ experience as an Airline/Aviation instructor preferred
5 plus years’ experience as FAR 121, 135 pilot or equivalent foreign operation
Certifications and Ratings
Domestic & International travel under 30% of time.
Physical Effort
Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those of Sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Reports to Title: Manager of Training, Fight Ops
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Job Summary
Flight Operations Instructor is responsible for delivering high‑quality instruction for Global X, pilot Initial Qualification, Recurrent, Captain Upgrade, and Requalification curricula, as well as other assigned projects. Training is conducted in various environments, including the classroom, emergency training equipment mock‑up facilities, and various levels of Flight Training Devices.
Responsibilities
- Committed “Servant Leader”: the success of our instructor group and students is a priority.
- Professional Airline Pilot Instructions include but are not limited to the following areas:
- Initial New Hire curriculum: Global X Basic Indoc, General Subjects, emergency training and drills, etc. (classroom, mockup facility). A320 normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures, aircraft systems integration, performance/limitations (Flight Training Devices).
- Recurrent: General subjects, aircraft systems, crew resource management, leadership command and mentorship (classroom).
- Captain Upgrade: Leadership command and mentorship (classroom)
- Collaborate with the training team to identify, develop, and implement effective training methodologies.
- Subject matter expert, assist in the development and continuous improvement of courseware and/or training aids.
- Exhibit a commitment to the established professional aviation instructional standards.
- Strict adherence to Global X’s FAA approved training syllabus.
- Conduct simulator training sessions in accordance with Globa X’s training manual.
- Excellent instructing, facilitating and mentoring skills.
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels with applicable stakeholders.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
- Proficient with AI tools (preferred).
- Lead or collaborate in assigned training related projects or programs.
- Available to travel to support training events at other Training Centers.
- Must be able to work flexible schedules as needed by the training schedule requirements.
- Additional duties or special projects assigned by Flight Operations Management.
5 plus years’ experience as an Airline/Aviation instructor preferred
5 plus years’ experience as FAR 121, 135 pilot or equivalent foreign operation
Certifications and Ratings
- ATP preferred or commercial certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings.
- A320 Type Rating (preferred) or equivalent type.
- Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, communication, and work output.
- Acts with integrity, upholding high ethical standards in all situations.
- Shows respect for colleagues, partners, and customers in every interaction.
- Applies strong intelligence and sound judgment to decisions and tasks.
- Collaborates effectively and contributes positively to team success.
- Manages change exceptionally well, adapting quickly and supporting others through transitions.
- Solves problems effectively by analyzing issues and delivering practical solutions.
- Takes initiative, proactively identifying opportunities and acting without prompting.
- Engages as a proactive learner, continuously seeking to build skills and knowledge.
Domestic & International travel under 30% of time.
Physical Effort
Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those of Sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.