Group
Occupation
299133 Flight Instructor
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
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
Skill level: 1
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