Flight Instructor Science & Engineering Technicians

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Know the setting, features and operation of aircraft flight control systems. Manage flight control surfaces, cockpit controls, connections, and operating mechanisms required to control the flight direction of an aircraft. …

Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are …

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The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.

Identify the learning struggles and successes of students. Select teaching and learning strategies that support students' individual learning needs and goals.

Ensure that the content, methods, materials and the general learning experience is inclusive for all students and takes into account the expectations and experiences of learners from diverse cultural backgrounds. …

Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use …

Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.

Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of …

Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.

Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate …

Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person's supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.

Keep up with new research, regulations, and other significant changes, labour market related or otherwise, occurring within the field of specialisation.

Follow up on students' learning progress and assess their achievements and needs.

Operates control panels in the cockpit or flight deck according to the needs of the flight. Manage on-board electronic systems to ensure a smooth flight.

Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

Ensure that the needs of students in educational organisations are met, and that any learning issues are addressed, as well as potential problems outside of an educational context.

Instruct futures pilots on flight-related theoretical subjects such as the aircraft structure, the principles of flight, the flight controls and instruments, weather theory, and air law.

Instruct students in the practice of flying different types of planes safely, provide instruction on the on-board instrumentation, required board documents, and the checklist to ensure safe flight operation. Prepare …

Understand aviation meteorology to deal with the impact of weather on air traffic management (ATM). Understand how thorough changes in pressure and temperature values at airports can create variations in …

Types of flight rules which are a compilation of regulations that allow pilots to fly aircrafts in clear as well as unclear weather conditions whereby it is declared that outside …

The operations, procedures and compliant behaviour of a military air force, and of a specific air force base.

Identify developments in the labour market and recognise their relevance to the training of students.

Coordinate rescue missions during the event of a disaster or during an accident, ensure that all possible methods are being used to ensure the safety of the people being rescued, …

Evaluate ongoing training programmes and advise on potential optimisation.

Encourage students to cooperate with others in their learning by working in teams, for example through group activities.

Identify the necessary resources needed for learning purposes, such as materials in class or arranged transportation for a field trip. Apply for the corresponding budget and follow up on the …

Operate radio navigation instruments to determine the position of aircraft in the airspace.

Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction.

Perform flight manoeuvres in critical situations, and associated 'upset' manoeuvres, in order to avoid collision.

Perform checks before and during flight: conduct pre-flight and in-flight inspections of aircraft performance, route and fuel usage, runway availability, airspace restrictions, etc.

Perform normal and cross-wind take-off and landing operations.

Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.

Supervise and observe the behaviour of employees.

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …

Apply the procedures present in a military air force and on a specific base and being compliant with all the regulations and policies.

Apply the procedures and regulations present in military aviation operations and missions, ensuring compliance with policies, safety and security.

Prepare examinations that test both theoretical and practical understanding of the content and the procedures imparted during a course or teaching programme. Develop exams that assess the most important insights …

Prepare syllabuses for use in different kinds of vocational courses. Compile, adapt, and integrate important study subjects in a course to assure integral teaching programs.

Provide advice on the specificities and particularities of applying for a pilot's licence. Provide advice on how an applicant can submit an application that is more likely to be successful.

Train a crew of air force personnel in activities specific to their duties, in air force regulations and operations, and ensure their welfare.

Ensure that operation certificates are valid, guarantee that take-off mass is a maximum of 3,175 kg, verify that the minimum crew is adequate according to regulations and needs, ensure that …