OSM Flight Instructor Career Program

Our Flight Operations department is the bread and butter of OSM Aviation Academy, located at Gullknapp Airport, Norway. We are seeking dedicated and passionate instructors to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation.

Please note

This position is open for applications; however, we are not actively recruiting at this time. Applications are reviewed continuously, and relevant candidates will be contacted for assessment as staffing needs arise.

Our OSM Flight Instructor Career Program gives you the opportunity to evolve as a pilot and a flight instructor at OSM Aviation Academy. After successfully passing our assessment will you be given the opportunity to work and instruct at OSM Aviation Academy both as a Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (TKI) and Flight Instructor (FI). Gaining experience and procedural knowledge gives you opportunities at an early stage in your FI career program with internal upgrades such as:

• Internal IRI course

• UPRT-I course

• Internal CRI course

• FII rating

During the second year of employment, we want you to focus on Instrument Rated Instructor training, or other administrative tasks which we can offer. We will consider expediting internal courses depending on the candidate’s previous background and performance. Our Flight Instructor Career Program extends 2-3 years from employment to holding certification to all training in our ATP courses.

Read more about the Career Program HERE.

Opportunities with partner airlines

After completing your trial period will OSM facilitate for an assessment with our partner airlines such as Norwegian, Widerøe or Norse Atlantic Airways. Prior to departure, you will have gained an excessive network, knowledge and experience to tackle the challenges ahead, while gaining many instructor ratings you can use at a later stage.

In 2024, OSM Aviation Academy has facilitated for ten (10) flight instructors to join Norwegian in Oslo, Norway. Eight (8) of these fantastic individuals continue to have a capacity with OSM, either as a Flight Instructor or in other responsibilities like Head of Training or CTKI.

Read more about the exciting journey of our Head of Training HERE.

OSM Flight Instructor Career Program without FI(A)

Below is a description of two tracks if you want to join our Flight Instructor Career Program without having an FI(A) rating from before.

TRACK #1: Administrative coordinator and FI Rating Module Setup

Program Overview

• Objective: To provide a flexible and structured schedule that allows the student to complete their Flight Instructor rating (FI) at OSM Aviation Academy while gaining relevant administrative experience within the academy.

• Duration: 3-6 months, depending on the FI course load and work schedule.

• Structure: A blended format with allocated hours for both administrative tasks and FI training sessions.

Program Overview

• Objective: To guide the student through the FI training requirements at an approved external school while ensuring that they are prepared to assume a flight instructor role at OSM upon successful completion.

• Duration: 2-4 months, based on the external FI course requirements.

• Structure: Milestone-based with support and progress check-ins with OSM to maintain alignment with job offer requirements.

Option 1: Fully Sponsored FI Training by OSM with Bonding

• OSM fully sponsors the cost of FI training, including tuition, materials, and necessary expenses in exchange for a post-training work commitment (bond) to OSM Aviation Academy.

Option 2: Partial Sponsorship with Bonding

• OSM provides partial sponsorship covering living expenses during FI training, while the candidate is responsible for covering the remaining training costs (e.g., tuition and materials).

Option 3: Self-Sponsored FI Training

• Candidates independently fund the full cost of their FI training program without financial support from OSM Aviation Academy.

Qualifications

We are interested in receiving an open application from eager instructors or pilots holding one or more of the following licenses, ratings and/or qualifications.

• EASA FI(A)

• EASA FI(A) IR

• EASA FI(A) ME

• EASA ATPL (A) Theory Instructor

Personal Skills

• Be a committed, reliable, and respectful individual.

• Ability to instruct, teach and tutor various group dynamics.

• Able to work collaboratively with students and staff.

• Ability to perform under stressful circumstances.

• Attentiveness to detail.

• Strong communication and listening skills.

• Be safety minded.

What do we offer

• A steep career path as an instructor while being facilitated with airline assessments.

• Safety-minded and efficient team who are driven and passionate about guiding and mentoring our students and instructors to reach their full potential.

• Being an instrumental part in our continued success of educating airline ready pilots to the highest industry standards.

• ID Tickets with Norse Atlantic Airways.

• Company pension and insurance scheme.

Full-time, permanent employment or Part-time employment.