Ad-Hoc Gr III Fixed Wing Instructor

Job Description 

VACANCY: Ad-Hoc Gr III Fixed Wing Instructor 

REPORTING TO: Fixed Wing Chief Instructor

LOCATION: Durban

Starlite Aviation Training Academy (Pty) Ltd has a requirement for a dedicated, skilled, and dependable professional to fill the position of an Ad-Hoc GR III Fixed Wing Instructor. The role will be based in Durban, South Africa.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties relating to flying and ground instruction in a proficient and competent manner in accordance with the TPM.
• A high standard of instruction both inside and outside of the cockpit is consistently maintained.
• Always maintain a professional image, act in a disciplined, polite and tactful manner when dealing with students.
• Compliance with all Company and SACAA policies and procedures with specific reference to Flight and Duty, timeous license currencies and the TPM.

All instructors shall:

• Handle with care all aircraft and training aids belonging to the company.
• Maintain their personally allocated instruction manuals, handbooks, working copies, bulletins and circulars well up to date.
• Adhere to all safety standards both on the ground and in the air and ensure that all incidents/accidents/hazards and potential hazards are identified and that the Safety Representative, CI and the CFI are notified both verbally and/or in writing.
• Ensure that all problems (flying and non-flying) experienced by students as well as non-performance by students is brought to the attention of the Chief Flight Instructor / CI.
• Responsible for updating flight on duty spreadsheets, ab initio instruction times and instructors file regularly. Ensure timeous renewal of license, CRM and DG.
• Responsible for the pre-flight and re-fueling of the aircraft, even though the students perform the tasks, and tech-logs must be properly completed and signed off.
• Remain current with regards to red tags, all aspects of aviation law, CATS & CAR's, AICs, AIPs and Notams at all times.
• Occupational Health & Safety: Ensure a safe working environment.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Strong on compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The following is essential for this position:

• Holder of CPL (A) with a Gr III Instructor Rating.
• Holder of a valid Instrument and Night Rating.
• Sling Instructor Rating (preferable).
• Military background (advantageous).

The above position will be filled in accordance with the Recruitment and Selection Policy to achieve the Groups Objectives and Goals. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Applicants must submit their CV by Thursday, 09 July 2026.

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