Maritime Qualified Helicopter Instructor

Position Summary

The Helicopter Instructor delivers maritime rotary-wing training within the UK Military Flying Training System. The Instructor provides airborne and synthetic training, evaluates trainee performance, and supports development of the maritime flight training syllabus.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Specific work schedule not specified

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Rotary Wing Maritime Winching Syllabus
• Provide technical instruction, phase briefings, and practical demonstrations
• Conduct airborne instructional sorties and synthetic training sessions
• Assess trainee performance and grade syllabus sorties
• Prepare sortie reports and end-of-course documentation
• Develop lessons and improve existing training materials
• Coordinate with trainees, customers, suppliers, and operational stakeholders
• Assist the Chief Maritime Instructor with operational and continuity requirements
• Maintain professional training and safety standards

Requirements

• Previous military rotary-wing aviation experience
• Minimum 1,000 rotary-wing flight hours
• Maritime helicopter flying experience
• Medical fitness through Civilian Class 1 Medical or Military PME
• Ability to achieve Underwater Escape Training certification
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Explore software
• Ability to work effectively with trainees and stakeholders in demanding operational environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized instructional qualification as a current or former military Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI), or equivalent
• Ab-initio flight training experience
• Experience as a Helicopter Captain in maritime operations
• Rotary-wing synthetic training experience

Benefits

• Not Specified

Compensation

• Training salary: £78,212
• Fully qualified salary: £91,577