✈️ Join OSM Aviation Academy as a Ground School Instructor / Subject Matter Specialist (TKI)

📍 Location:  Arendal, Norway & Stockholm (Vasterås) Sweden
🕐 Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent /Freelance
📅 Application Deadline: 01.08.2025

Are you a dedicated aviation professional with a passion for education and training excellence? Do you want to shape the next generation of airline pilots?

OSM Aviation Academy is seeking motivated and experienced Ground School Instructors / Subject Matter Specialists (TKIs) to join our high-performing team. Whether you come from a civilian airline background or have military aviation experience, this is your chance to bring your expertise into a dynamic and growing pilot training environment shaping the future in aviation,

Who We Are

OSM Aviation Academy is one of Europe’s leading aviation training organisations, providing tailored ATO Training and Flight OPS Solutions to airline partners through our Airline Solutions concept in addition to our 6 decade strong track record of providing Airline Ready® Integrated Flight training with our commitment for excellence, to ensure our future colleuges meet the industry as solid operators with our partner airlines. 

Your Role

As a Ground School Instructor / TKI, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality theoretical instruction in accordance with EASA standards, supporting student pilots through their academic journey from day one until final ATPL exams.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and comprehensive ground school instruction towards type rating courses, airline related training,  and ATPL(A) subjects such as:

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• Air Law
• Aircraft General Knowledge
• Instrumentation
• Mass and Balance
• Performance
• Flight Planning and Monitoring
• Human Performance and Limitations
• Meteorology 
• General Navigation
• Radio Navigation
• Operational Procedures
• Principles of Flight
• Communications

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more ATPL topics
• Continuously develop and update training materials and teaching methods
• Monitor, evaluate, and mentor students' academic progress
• Work closely with flight instructors and training managers to ensure holistic student development
• Ensure full compliance with EASA Part-FCL, Part-ORA, and internal quality standards

Your Qualifications

Essential:

• Relevant academic and/or operational aviation background (civilian or military)
• Previous experience in an aviation education or training role (civilian or military)
• In-depth subject matter expertise in one or more ATPL theoretical subjects
• Strong communication and classroom delivery skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Eligible to work and reside Sweden/Norway (EU/EEC)

Preferred:

• EASA TKI (Theoretical Knowledge Instructor) authorization or equivalent
• Flight crew license (CPL, ATPL, or military equivalent)
• Instructional experience in an ATO environment
• Experience with CBTA (Competency-Based Training and Assessment) and modern learning platforms

What We Offer

• A meaningful opportunity to influence the future of aviation
• Collaborative and supportive international work environment
• Continuous professional development and training
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Access to state-of-the-art training facilities and tools
• Career growth opportunities within the OSM Aviation Academy
• ID90 Tickets with Norse Atlantic Airways.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about aviation and teaching, and you’re ready to invest in the next generation of pilots, we want to hear from you.

📤 To apply, please submit:

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• Copies of relevant licenses, ratings, or certifications

OSM Aviation Academy is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background or identity.