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  • Job Details

  • The UPRT Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT), including spin training, in accordance with the approved Training Course Outline as outlined in the Skyborne Airline Academy Training Manual. This position involves both ground and in-aircraft instruction, with a primary focus on safety, regulatory compliance, student engagement, and performance tracking.

    The role ensures the safe and effective execution of flight training duties while maintaining full regulatory compliance with company and national authority standards. The instructor will also support training record documentation, lesson preparation, and continuous instructional development.

    Flight Operations and Safety

    • Maintain operational and safety oversight of aircraft, passengers, and cargo from engine start through shutdown.
    • Conduct pre-flight planning, weather assessments, and familiarization with regulations, destinations, alternates, and escape routes.
    • Execute safe command of aircraft and enforce safety protocols in all phases of flight.
    • Evaluate and mitigate risks, including refusal of boarding to individuals posing safety threats (e.g., under influence of drugs or alcohol).
    • Ensure adherence to all checklists, operating procedures, and airworthiness standards.
    • Verify pre-flight inspections, fuel/oil sufficiency, and proper implementation of manufacturer-approved procedures.
    • Monitor weather and operational conditions throughout flight.
    • Report equipment unserviceability, flight irregularities, or emergency deviations in compliance with aviation authority regulations.

    Instructional Delivery and Student Development

    • Prepare and deliver ground and flight instruction in UPRT and spin recovery, as assigned to both U.S. (CFI candidates) and UK (integrated course) students.
    • Provide pre-flight and post-flight briefings to trainees.
    • Maintain currency in UPRT techniques, company procedures, and regulatory guidance.
    • Conduct accurate student evaluations, monitor progress, and recommend remedial action where needed.
    • Ensure lesson-specific preparation, clear communication of objectives, and student comprehension.
    • Deliver instruction in accordance with the published training schedule and maintain on-time performance.
    • Complete all required training documentation, student records, and administrative reporting promptly.

    Compliance and Professional Conduct

    • Maintain current instructor qualifications, completing standardization and recurrent training as scheduled.
    • Enforce trainee compliance with safety procedures and flight rules.
    • Ensure proper briefing on emergency procedures and use of safety equipment, including parachutes when applicable.
    • Report any inadequacies in aircraft or facilities to management.
    • Ensure proper documentation and validity of flight plans and related materials.
    • Collaborate with the CFI, Safety Manager, and Operations Control in all matters of safety, compliance, and training improvement.

    Qualifications

    • FAA or EASA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII), or equivalent UPRT qualification. 
    • Demonstrated experience delivering UPRT and spin training in a high-performance, single-engine aircraft.
    • Strong understanding of applicable aviation regulations (FAA/EASA), flight safety principles, and instructional methodology.
    • Excellent communication, evaluation, and organizational skills.
    • Ability to assess student performance objectively and deliver constructive feedback.
    • Commitment to continuous improvement, personal development, and safety culture.
    • Previous instructional experience in a structured flight training environment (preferred). 
    • Previous Military Experience and Aerobatic highly (preferred). 

    Physical Requirements

    • Must meet the medical standards for flight instructors as required by governing aviation authority.
    • Ability to operate aircraft controls and perform in-air instructional maneuvers.
    • You must be able to lift and transport training materials and equipment as required.

    Benefits

    • Full Time, Monday-Friday
    • $80,000-$85,000 annually 
    • Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
    • 401k Investment
    • PTO - 18 days, plus 5-Sick Days
    • Holidays - 9 days
  • About Us

  • 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!

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