flight instructor
Code 3153.2.3
Flight instructors train both new and experienced pilots seeking to gain licences or experience in flying new aircraft, how to properly operate an aircraft according to regulations. They teach their students both the theory and practice of how to optimally fly and maintain an airplane, and they observe and evaluate student technique. They also focus on the regulations relating to operational and safety procedures specific to different (commercial) airline aircraft.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- common aviation safety regulations
- curriculum objectives
- assessment processes
- aircraft flight control systems
Skills and competences
- apply technical communication skills
- apply teaching strategies
- apply intercultural teaching strategies
- monitor developments in field of expertise
- teach flying practices
- assess students
- ensure student welfare
- guarantee students' safety
- give theory lessons to pilots
- observar progresos de estudiantes
- operate cockpit control panels
- prepare lesson content
- assist students in their learning
- use different communication channels
Transversal competences
- adapt teaching to student's capabilities
- give constructive feedback
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences