Flight Instructor | Chinook HC Mk6A

Position Summary

The Flight Instructor delivers simulator-based military helicopter training using the Chinook HC Mk6A Dynamic Mission Simulator. The position provides instruction, assessment, and mentoring to students and operational crews across realistic day and night scenarios while supporting the development of safe, capable military aircrew.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Regular position.

Responsibilities

• Deliver whole-crew training in the Chinook HC Mk6A Dynamic Mission Simulator and Tactical Control Centre.
• Transition ab-initio students from aircraft type training to operational deployment.
• Instruct and mentor crews in aircraft capabilities, techniques, tactics, systems, emergency procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Plan, brief, set up, and conduct simulator sorties.
• Deliver single-aircraft and multi-aircraft operational training.
• Assess trainee and crew performance against established standards.
• Conduct effective post-sortie debriefings using digital recording and playback systems.
• Complete trainee performance reports and required training documentation.
• Instruct and assess Crew Resource Management principles.
• Manage simulator training events safely and efficiently.
• Maintain required handling, operational, and instructional knowledge.
• Support mission planning and tactical training activities.
• Complete required standardization checks and mandated training.
• Develop and update training modules, courseware, and instructional materials.
• Report safety trends, occurrences, equipment faults, and training delays as required.

Requirements

• Ex-military Central Flying School (CFS) accredited B1 or higher Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI).
• Relevant military helicopter instructional experience.
• Demonstrated training, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant IT systems.
• Ability to obtain, transfer, or currently hold the required security clearance.
• Eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom.
• Applicants requiring company-sponsored UK Security Clearance must normally have continuously resided in the United Kingdom for the previous five years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chinook HC Mk6A operational or instructional experience.
• Simulator-based military aircrew training experience.
• Experience with mission planning systems and tactical training environments.
• Instrument Rating Examiner qualification or eligibility to obtain the qualification.
• Experience developing military training syllabi, courseware, or instructional materials.

Benefits

• Not Specified.

Compensation

• Not Specified.