Training Instructor

Job Description

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong. It offers programmes at various levels including Doctorate, Masters and Bachelors degrees. It has a full-time academicstaff strength of around 1,200. The total annual consolidated expenditure budget of the University is in excess of HK$7.6 billion. DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICAL AND AVIATION ENGINEERING Training Instructor (Ref. 21060410-E2) In line with the strategic developmentof the University and to lead the development of the aeronautical and aviation engineering discipline in teaching and research activities, the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering was established in the Faculty of Engineering. The Departmentcurrently offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and actively engages in various research and consultancy work. Please visit the website at https://aae/ for more information about the Department. Applications are now invited from academics/industrialpractitioners who are actively involved in aviation engineering to fill the vacancy. The successful candidate will be part of a Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department approved Flight Training Organisation delivering the Airline Transport Pilots Licence technicalknowledge subjects . The course follows the EASA ATPL syllabus. The appointee will be required to: (a) undertake instructional duties as directed by the Chief Training Instructor; (b) remain current within their specialties with regard to changes in technologyand the approved syllabus; (c) undertake annual refresher training and professional development as directed by the Chief Training Instructor; (d) contribute to programme/course planning, administration and development; (e) prepare progress tests and monitorstudent progress; (f) assist in the coordination of student activities and practical training; and (g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department or his delegates. Applicants should have: (a) a recognised degree; (b) at least five yearsof aviation experience either in an engineering or flight crew role; (c) a proven record in instructing professional pilot training courses within an approved Flight Training Organisation; (d) attendance record of a recognised course in instructional techniques;(e) effective classroom teaching skills; (f) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and professional service; and (g) qualification which are accepted by the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department Flight Standards Division. Preference will be given tothe holders of an Airline Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL) or Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence issued by a recognised regulatory authority. [Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.] Remuneration and Conditionsof Service A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salaryin the application. Application Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or via email to .hk. Application forms can be downloadedfrom http://hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Consideration of applications will commence in July 2021 until theposition is filled. The Universitys Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php. PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.