Ground School Instructor

Skyborne Airline Academy is seeking skilled and passionate Ground School Instructors to deliver high-quality theoretical knowledge instruction to both U.S. and international students. Instructors are responsible for delivering training in accordance with Skyborne's rigorous standards and regulatory requirements, supporting students enrolled in FAA Part 141, UK CAA, and EASA-approved training programs.

Ground School Instructors will receive comprehensive training and standardization to deliver UK CAA/EASA theoretical knowledge instruction in addition to FAA ground school courses. In this role, instructors will report to both the Skyborne U.S. Chief Ground Instructor and the UK/EASA Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor.

Successful candidates will lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to excellence. They will possess exceptional theoretical knowledge, effective instructional skills, and a passion for developing the next generation of commercial airline pilots. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working with people, and are driven by delivering outstanding training, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver FAA ground school instruction to students following completion of Skyborne's instructor standardization program.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of course presentations, lesson plans, training materials, and study resources.
• Monitor and evaluate student academic progress, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Prepare, maintain, and accurately document student training records.
• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable learning objectives, regulatory requirements, and training standards.
• Assist with administrative and operational duties that support the U.S. Chief Ground Instructor and UK/EASA Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor.
• Ensure compliance with all Skyborne training policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Promote and communicate company policies, procedures, and best practices throughout the academy.
• Review and maintain training documentation, manuals, and courseware to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver training that supports Skyborne Airline Academy's commitment to safety, quality, customer service, and training excellence.

Qualifications

Professional Requirements

• Experience delivering FAA Ground School instruction, preferably within an FAA Part 141 training environment; experience under other aviation regulatory authorities will also be considered.
  
• FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) certificate required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated passion for mentoring and inspiring future commercial aviation professionals.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic training environment.
• Strong customer-service mindset and the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with a diverse international student population.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or employment restrictions.

Additional Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background investigation, and, where applicable, TSA badging requirements.

Benefits

We are Skyborne, an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. As a growing business, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art training facilities in both the UK and U.S., as well as cutting-edge resources to deliver the very best in airline-focused pilot training. We are proud to operate three state-of-the-art training facilities. Alongside our UK head office at

Gloucestershire Airport, we operate from two major training locations - Vero Beach, Florida, and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. Every role at Skyborne plays a vital role in guiding our trainees from the classroom to the flight deck, with our graduates going on to fly for leading airlines.

We set ourselves the highest standards and believe that work should be both satisfying and fun. At the core of Skyborne is a culture shaped by our values and pillars:

Creativity

We champion creativity in everything we do. We think differently and we aren’t afraid to ask questions. Innovation drives us forward and we’re always looking for smarter, more effective ways to improve how we operate.

Humanity

We foster a supportive, team-focused environment where staff and students feel empowered, valued and heard. We respect every individual and believe that recognition, inclusion and collaboration are essential.

Quality

 Safety, expertise and professionalism are at the heart of what we do here at Skyborne. Trusted by our students and airline partners alike, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and we don’t settle for anything less.

We’re a people-first company and a motivated, passionate team who take pride in giving our trainees the strongest start to their aviation careers.

Our carefully selected team of professionals are committed to shaping the next generation of pilots. We partner with an extensive list of major global airlines, including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com and easyJet. Whether aviation has always been on your radar or you’re discovering it for the first time, we’d love to hear from you!