Your Journey to Becoming a Pilot Starts Here!

airBaltic Training, a subsidiary of the national Latvian airline airBaltic, is offering a wide range of aviation training services in Riga, Latvia.

Our Pilot Academy operates the most modern and efficient fleet of new generation Diamond DA40/42 aircraft with the brand new convertible simulator located at the airBaltic Training center.

We are currently collecting applications for Flight Instructors (FI) to join our training team for the 2026 season (March to October). Assessments for the role will begin in December 2025, with selected candidates expected to start from March 2026.

We will entrust you to

• Prepare learning and training resources and participate in the development of training standards
• Create a climate conductive to learning in classrooms, briefing rooms, simulators and aircraft
• Present technical and operational knowledge
• Integrate Threat and Error Management (TEM) and Crew Resources Management (CRM)
• Manage time to achieve training objectives
• Monitor and review students’ progress, report training outcome
• Evaluate training sessions, events

What you will need to succeed

• Non restricted Fl with a total time experience of 300hrs (100hrs as Fl)
• ICAO English level 4 (recommendable 5)
• IR & Night privileges are recommendable
• Permit to live and work in EU
• Good communication skills and leadership abilities

Benefits

SECURE & FLEXIBLE ENVIRONMENT

• Stability – for nearly 30 years we have welcomed people under our wing
• Uplifting work environment
• Encouraging management

TRADITIONAL & TRAVEL BENEFITS

• Complimentary roundtrip tickets and fantastic airfares
• Additional days off for your special occasions
• Generous health and accident insurance with wide range of well-being benefits

INTERNATIONAL & DYNAMIC WORK

• Diversity and equality in working conditions for everyone
• Colleagues of over 33 nationalities
• Dynamic workplace culture, which fosters innovation and teamwork

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL GROWTH

• Progressive career path and salary
• Access to the leadership program and coaching
• Vertical and lateral career opportunities

Position Summary:

The Pilot in Command or Captain position is primarily responsible for safe and efficient ground and in-flight operations of the aircraft. A successful Captain will exceed our customers’ expectations while maintaining clear and effective communication with Leadership, Team Members and dispatch. Our most successful Captains will thrive by acting as leaders and mentors to their First Officers to cultivate a culture of insight, prestige, and authenticity. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administratively responsible to the Chief Pilot. 
• Primarily responsible for safe and efficient ground and in-flight operation of the aircraft. 
• Check identification of all passengers before they board the aircraft.   
• Ensure pre-flight check list is thoroughly completed. 
• Train and mentor First Officers on assigned flights and aircraft.
• Anticipate our customers’ needs and strive to exceed their expectations.  
• Comply with FAA regulations, Thrive’s GOM, Operational Specifications, and adhere to department operating procedures. 
• Maintain communications and coordination with assigned crew, dispatch, maintenance, and administration. 
• Other duties as assigned by management or senior leadership.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform required duties.

• Must have and maintain FAA First Class Medical Certificate.  
• Must be able to maintain the seated position in a small space for an extended period.  
• Employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while in a Flight Crew position.

The work is typically done while sitting for a long period of time.  

• Employee will interact with the customer and other flight crew in a small space. 
• Employee may be required to spend several days away from home each week while working. 
• Employee may have irregular hours and be called to fly or notified of canceled flights with little notice.  

Experience and Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• West Coast Basing Preferred 
• 3,000 hours of Fixed Wing Total Time 
• 1,500 hours of PIC Total Time 
• 500 hours of Total Turbine Time 
• Valid US Passport (must not be expired) 
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate 
• FCC Radio License 
• Current, valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate 
• The ability to communicate effectively. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willing to take on new challenges as the company grows. 
• Eligible to fly internationally into any country or jurisdiction without restrictions. 
• Must reside in, or within two hours of a major airport   

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to Thrive Aviation’s minimum qualification requirements for this position as listed above): 

• Previous experience in Corporate Aviation/Part 135 Charter 
• Current type rating for aircraft within our fleet. 

Position Summary

The Pilot in Command or Captain position is primarily responsible for safe and efficient ground and in-flight operations of the aircraft. A successful Captain will exceed our customers’ expectations while maintaining clear and effective communication with Leadership, Team Members and dispatch. Our most successful Captains will thrive by acting as leaders and mentors to their First Officers to cultivate a culture of insight, prestige, and authenticity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administratively responsible to the Chief Pilot.
• Primarily responsible for safe and efficient ground and in-flight operation of the aircraft.
• Check identification of all passengers before they board the aircraft.  
• Ensure pre-flight check list is thoroughly completed.
• Train and mentor First Officers on assigned flights and aircraft
• Anticipate our customers’ needs and strive to exceed their expectations. 
• Comply with FAA and international aviation regulations, Thrive’s GOM, Operational Specifications, and adhere to department operating procedures.
• Maintain communications and coordination with assigned crew, dispatch, maintenance, and administration.
• Other duties as assigned by management or senior leadership.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform required duties. 

• Must have and maintain FAA First Class Medical Certificate. 
• Must be able to maintain the seated position in a small space for an extended period. 
• Employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while in a Flight Crew position. 

• The work is typically done while sitting for a long period of time. 
• Employee will interact with the customer and other flight crew in a small space.
• Employee may be required to spend several weeks, or more, away from home while working based on business needs, flight schedules, and trips booked dependent upon international destinations and itineraries.
• Employee may have irregular hours and be called to fly or notified of canceled flights with little notice. 

Experience & Qualifications

The most successful candidate in the position will meet most, if not all, of the following criteria.

• Must have a minimum of 4,000 hours of total time with at least 1,000 hours of multi-engine time as PIC
• Must have prior experience with overwater, long-haul, international missions
• Must reside in, or within two hours of SNA, VNY, BUR, LAX, ONT, LGB, SAN, OAK, SFO, SJC, PDX, SEA, PHX, ABQ, LAS, RNO, DEN, DAL, DFW, AUS, DSM, IAH, HOU, PBI, FLL, MIA, TPA, MCO, ORD, PWK, ATL, GSO, CLT, TEB, LGA, EWR, JFK, or BOS. Candidates living in LAS are highly preferred.  
• Experience delivering prestigious levels of guest service with high-profile clients and practicing the highest level of discretion and confidentiality are a must. 
• COVID-19 Vaccination is required for this position due to international travel requirements
• Pilot Certificate. 
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Permit
• FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Valid US Passport (must not be expired)
• Current type rating in the applied aircraft is highly desired
• Eligible to fly internationally into any country or jurisdiction without restrictions
• The ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willing to take on new challenges as the company grows.