BFT Qualified Instructor | Talent Pool

Position Summary

The BFT Qualified Instructor supports military basic flying training, principally through ground-based and simulator instruction. Successful candidates will be considered for future instructor roles, delivering ground school and synthetic training to military and Ascent aircrew on the Texan T1. The role also supports Student Qualified Flying Instructor (SQFI) development, instructor currency training, curriculum development, and innovation within the UK Military Flying Training System (MFTS).

Schedule

• Talent pool opportunity for future instructor requirements.
• Specific working hours and employment schedule: Not Specified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ground-based instruction for BFT Student Qualified Flying Instructors (SQFIs) and ab-initio pilots in accordance with BFT syllabuses.
• Assist in currency training for existing Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs).
• Deliver Computer Based Training, Computer Aided Instruction, and simulator training, including ground school lessons and simulated airborne events.
• Support Texan T1 training and related tasks as directed.
• Assist with curriculum design as a Texan T1 Subject Matter Expert (SME), including the development and maintenance of BFT courseware.
• Participate in innovation work supporting the future of UK MFTS.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Qualified Flying Instructor pilot in a military environment.
• Qualifications and/or recommendations from the Flying School.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to instruct students of varying abilities.
• Experience in multifaceted flying disciplines, combining leadership and airmanship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teams.
• Strong presentation skills for a wide audience.
• Ability to develop and update courseware with emerging best practices.
• Engagement with Safety Culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not Specified.

Benefits

• Not Specified.

Compensation

• Not Specified.

Application Deadline

• December 31, 2026.