Flight Instructor (Applicants submission for season 2026)

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