Hi novicef, I'm currently working for them so I should be able to answer your questions.
1. How many hours a month do you fly?
Did 500hrs last year (doesn't include all the SIMs, pre-briefs, de-briefs, Mass Briefs, report writing that you have to do) - basically you're not bored.
2. Are they willing to upgrade instructors?
Yep. Started as a Jr Gr 3, did my Gr 2 as well as my instrument training approval. You will also teach aeros. It all comes down to merit (I must have snuck through the system) and whether you plan on staying around.
3. Can they do instructor and instrument rating renewals.?
Yes. Instructor renewal is done in-house. The Instrument renewal is done by a specified external testing officer (PB).
4. Is the job permanent or casual?
We'd prefer premanent, but willing to negotiate.
5. What is the chance of moving on to a Metro at some later time?
Not much (do you have 500 multi?). Again it's that 'merit' thing.
Overall this is a great job for an instructor. There are many students at different phases of the course so on any one day you could be teaching aeros, S&L, and ILSs. The students are keen and since it's a full-time course you can really tell them what you thought of their performance without having to sugar-coat it (to protect your client base). The pay is in-line with the Award (there wouldn't be many places in Oz where a Jr Gr 3 is on a fixed annual salary) and there's no penny-pinching by management (ie. super/uniforms/stationary). There are 4 different types of a/c so you never get bored of flying the same type. The Citabria's good for tail-wheel, aeros & stick-n-rudder skills (which seem to be lacking in today's pilot). There's the C182 for PPL NAVs, the Mooney for CPL NAVs and early IF, and the Duchess for MECIR. Basically I can't recommend the position enough to the right applicant. We're not after a particular Grade or experience; the other 2 instructors are Grade 1's with all the approvals, so you don't have to be a Grade 1 to apply. What's more important is the ability to fit in and meet the standard (we can always upgrade you along the way - as happened to me).
Hope this has been a help.
Deigs
PS. Submit a resume anyway - it can't hurt (it will only cost you 50c). Plus it gives us a laugh
