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A320 Captain & Training Examiner/Instructor (TRE/TRI) — Frankfurt

A320 Captain & Training Examiner/Instructor (TRE/TRI)

Airline: Discover Airlines
Location: Frankfurt (FRA), Germany
Aircraft: Airbus A320 family
Licence required: ATPL (EASA)

Join Discover Airlines as an A320 Captain TRE/TRI and lead from the front—flying the line, elevating standards, and shaping the next generation of flight crew. If you thrive in a startup-minded environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement take center stage, this role is for you.

✈️ The mission

  • Operate as A320 Captain while delivering ground, simulator, and line training aligned with company procedures and EASA standards.
  • Conduct training, checks, and examinations within TRI/TRE privileges, ensuring robust compliance and safety culture.
  • Mentor flight crew, drive standardization, and champion a modern startup mentality across the operation.
  • Support course design, documentation, and quality assurance for training programs.
  • Maintain operational readiness for standby duties and be able to reach the Frankfurt home base within 90 minutes.

🧰 What you’ll need

  • EASA ATPL(A).
  • Valid A320 Type Rating.
  • IR Multi-Engine.
  • Minimum 2,500 hours total PIC on CS-25 aircraft with > 5.7T MTOW.
  • Valid TRI/TRE qualification; at least 2 years TRI experience preferred.
  • Class 1 Medical.
  • General qualification to study at a German university/technical college (Hochschulreife / Fachhochschulreife / fachgebundene Hochschulreife or equivalent).
  • Good oral and written command of English (min. ICAO Language Proficiency Level 4).
  • Good oral and written command of German is preferred (non‑native speakers: min. Level B2 proven by recognized language assessment centers, e.g., Goethe‑Institut).
  • EU passport, or a passport with no stricter entry restrictions than an EU passport.
  • Reliable internet access.
  • Ability to reach the home base in Frankfurt within 90 minutes during standby duties.

🧭 Where you’ll operate

  • Base: Frankfurt (FRA), Germany.
  • Fleet: Airbus A320 family.
  • Regulatory framework: EASA / CS-25.

🌟 Why this role

  • High-impact training and examining role with direct influence on safety and standards.
  • Opportunity to help shape processes and culture in a dynamic, growth-oriented airline.

Details on employment type and compensation will be discussed during the selection process.

📨 How to apply

Please submit your application highlighting A320 PIC hours, current TRI/TRE validity, English/German language levels, and your ability to reach FRA within 90 minutes during standby. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.

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