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Occupation

299133 Flight Instructor

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

299133 Flight Instructor

Educates and trains students in flight procedures, navigation, and aircraft operations, and supervises their flight practice, ensuring safety and compliance with aviation regulations.

Registration or licensing is required.

Alternative title

  • Flying Instructor

Specialisation

  • Helicopter Pilot Instructor

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Develops detailed and structured lesson plans encompassing theoretical knowledge and practical skills
  • Instructs students in the theory and principles of flying aircraft
  • Conducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections of aircraft to ensure safety and airworthiness
  • Demonstrates and explains the operation of aircraft controls and equipment
  • Provides practical flight training to students, including take off, landing, and manoeuvring
  • Monitors and evaluates students' progress, and provides feedback on their performance
  • Maintains logs of student performance and their flying hours
  • Prepares students for flight certification exams
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