Job Ref #: CRM_01
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 4
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Crew Resource Management (CRM) Instructor at our Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Training Captain.
Job Description
- Conduct CRM training both online and/or in person;
- Deliver initial and recurrent CRM training to FlySafair employees;
- Conduct scenario-based learning using real-life case studies and simulations;
- Adapt delivery style to suit different roles and levels of experience;
- Assist in the development of annual CRM refresher courses;
- Ensure training content aligns with regulatory standards (e.g. ICAO, CAA);
- Tailor CRM modules to reflect organisational needs, safety trends, and human factors data;
- Integrate feedback and lessons learned from incident reports and safety audits;
- Provide classroom feedback on interpersonal and decision-making skills;
- Document training outcomes and identify individuals needing additional support;
- Promote a safety culture, positive moral and crew cooperation throughout the organisation;
- Act as a liaison between operational teams and safety/training departments;
- Identify CRM-related issues from flight operations and feed insights back into the training department and management;
- Maintain accurate training records to ensure compliance with aviation authorities;
- Participate in train-the-trainer programmes and stay up to date on CRM best practices and emerging human factors research;
- Attend standardisation meetings to align with other instructors and quality assurance teams;
- Facilitate or participate in debriefs after incidents or safety events involving CRM breakdowns;
- Offer coaching or targeted interventions if CRM skills are identified as contributing factors;
- Assist with any CRM related duties.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
- Commercial Pilots License or higher (Essential);
- Must have either held an instructors rating or completed a train the trainer course (Essential);
- Previous experience in Human Factors training (Advantageous);
- Willingness to work overtime/extended hours when required;
- Suitable Wi-Fi connectivity to allow for online training, even during periods of load shedding;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Outlook);
- Excellent knowledge of company policies and procedures, specifically relating to Flight Ops;
- Knowledge of how human performance, limitations, and behaviour affect safety;
- Understanding risk management, error management, and threat mitigation;
- Excellent CRM skills, which includes communication, leadership, decision-making, teamwork, and situational awareness.
Personal Attributes:
- Professional;
- Integrity;
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter;
- High level of rule following and the ability to promote adherence to policies and procedures;
- A positive attitude towards work;
- Empathy and emotional;
- Intelligence;
- Authority with approachability;
- Patience;
- Cultivate a positive company culture;
- Strong communication skills;
- Proven ability to conduct training in person and online;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Immaculate time keeping.
Application Guideline:
- Email applications will not be accepted;
- Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
- Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
FlySafair reserves the right:
- Not to proceed with this vacancy;
- To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.
Closing Date: 31 October 2025