The Opportunity:

'LIFT' - Lombok Institute of Flight Technology - Part 141 Flight School  After three years of extensive preparations LIFT is now established on the Selaparang Airport in the city of Mataram on the island of Lombok, 60 miles East of Bali, Indonesia. It is located in a tropical paradise surrounded by coral reefs, active volcanoes, lush verdant jungle, and some of the worlds most popular surfing spots.  LIFT is housed within a new dedicated hangar and office facilities on the Selaparang Airport, which is a low-volume international airport with a 6,863ft runway. The school also flies from the new Lombok International Airport. (Bandara International Lombok - BIL) Courses being offered include ab-initio to advanced airline-style flight training, using a growing fleet of the most modern aircraft available including the FADEC-equipped IFR Certified Liberty XL2. RedBird advanced technology flight simulators have also being purchased for effective ground-based training, and will arrive in January 2012.  Flight Instructor Position available:   Flight Instructor :  The right candidate for this position will have experience in the operations of an FAA or JAA Part 141-type Flight Training facility, with the following skills and/or experience being an advantage - - Minimum 800 Hours Total PIC - Minimum 500 Hours Dual given as CFI - Part 141 FAA experience, or JAA Part 141 equivalent experience (preferred) - FAA or JAA Flight Examiner qualification (an advantage) - A professional approach to the task at hand (required) - Ability to work independently and to solve problems as they occur, whilst also maintaining  the spirit of working as a Team (required) - Good rapport with international students (required) - Willingness to go the extra mile, especially during the initial startup phase (required) - Jeppesen Course knowledge, a Ground Instructors License, and knowledge of Paperless141 software would be an advantage. - Enthusiasm for the job and a commitment to the process of Flight Instruction.  - An excitement about living in a foreign country and embracing all it's challenges and advantages.  Start Dates:   February 2012, with some flexibility. Benefits:  The appointment comes with an attractive after-tax compensation package in US$, including competitive salary, housing allowance, medical-insurance, annual international travel allowance, etc. Note: If you believe you need a Starbucks or McDonalds on every corner to survive, you probably don't want to apply for this job (even though we have those in Indonesia). And if you've never travelled outside of a country like the USA, UK, or Western Europe, you may need to give this opportunity some serious thought before applying.  To apply:  E-mail your Resume, clearly stating when you would be available to start. Every application with a cover letter, will receive a response. PLEASE NOTE: In your cover letter, clearly explain why you feel you are qualified & keen to obtain the position. Applications received without a cover letter, will be deleted without response. All applicants will be required to undergo a standard background check and an evaluation flight, and candidates need to be sharp & current in their flying abilities - do not apply if you cannot land on the centerline with 10 to 12 knots of cross-wind! Interview & Hiring process (allow approximately 60 days in total):  a) We review your Resume, and contact you with our feedback (2 - 3 days). b) If your resume is acceptable, we conduct one or two Skype video Interviews (2 - 3 days). c) Following successful Skype interviews, standard reference & background checks are carried out. (1 week) d) An evaluation flight follows, either in Florida, USA (for US-based applicants), Switzerland or the UK (for European applicants), or in Lombok, Indonesia (for Asian-based applicants). (1 week) e) A firm contract is then presented to you. (2 - 3 days; the validation of this contract is dependant upon approval of your application by the Indonesia DGCA and Department of Man Power.) f) With the contract signed, LIFT will make the required applications for your one-year Indonesian Work Permit (allow 30 days). You can then start getting ready to fly out to Indonesia. g) Once the Work Permit is granted, you are on your way!

 

This is your chance for a well-paying aviation career, living in paradise and becoming part of a professional team, building a professional flight training facility from the ground up!

Typical FAQs:

Where can I learn more about living in Indonesia?
This website has most of the information you would want to know - http://www.expat.or.id/info/bali.html
For Mataram & Lombok specifically, use this search link which pulls information from the above website and lists many useful links.

Who will arrange for my work permit?
An Indonesian work permit will be arranged by LIFT / Lombok Institute of Flight Technology.

I have a family. Can my children get good international schooling in the area?
Basic primary and middle-schools are available in Mataram (on the island of Lombok, and in the same town where the Flight School is located), and good international schools are located on the island of Bali, 60 miles west of Lombok and a US$40 commercial flight away. For more information, see the above Expat website, and also http://www.greenschool.org and http://www.baliinternationalschool.com

How long is the employment contract for?
LIFT is seeking candidates who will commit to at least one year of employment. Naturally the hope is that employees will find the environment so enjoyable, that they will stay on for a longer period than that, but one year is the minimum. Flight instructors need to be DEDICATED TO THE JOB AT HAND.

What kind of accommodation is offered?
The selected accommodation for Flight Instructors is the beautiful Lombok Holiday Resort, directly on the Senggigi Beach in Lombok. This semi-luxury resort offers a stunning living environment, with a relaxed atmosphere and comfortable living rooms in an apartment-style layout. Single instructors typically share an apartment with one or two other instructors, with each person having their own private bedroom. Applicants with partners or who are married, can choose to have an entire apartment for their own use, at additional cost (extra cost carried by the applicant).
LIFT understands that in order for it's employees to provide a professional service, they also need to be able to return to a pleasant, clean and enjoyable living environment at the end of the day. Please review the photos of the accommodation shown on this page and the website for the  Lombok Holiday Resort.

Additional questions?
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Typical Lombok resort.	Tropical Islands in the Lombok area.
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Beautiful tropical sunset in Lombok.	Typical vacation resort, Bali, Indonesia.
The Lombok Holiday Resort, accommodation for most LIFT Flight Instructors.	Spacious & Luxurious gardens of the Lombok Holiday Resort.
Typical bedroom, Lombok Holiday Resort, accommodation for LIFT Flight Instructors.	Living area, Flight Instructor Accommodation, Lombok Holiday Resort.