Apache Aircrew Instructor

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Boeing Defence United Kingdom (BDUK) Ltd will provide the Long Term Training and Support Service (LTTSS) for the Apache E-Model. In order to support this new capability, Boeing Test & Evaluation are seeking CFS Trained Apache Qualified Helicopter Instructors to assist in developing aircrew training materials and courseware, by providing technical Subject Matter Expertise to the Courseware Design and Development team. The individual will then go on to an aircrew instructional role in the Apache E-model programme

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and conduct familiarisation, qualification, standardisation flights and ground instruction.
- Perform mission-specific training for aircrew.
- Contribute to the development of aircrew instruction philosophy, evaluation criteria and approach for standardising training materials.
- Establish qualification training standards and validation plans.
- Participate in ground and flight test activities in support of maintenance programs.
- Generate courseware for the Ab-Initio Flying Training courses.

**The AH-64E Aircrew Instructor is responsible for**:

- Gathering data and providing technical advice and support to the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of technical training.
- Providing Aircrew technical Subject Matter Expertise to the Courseware Design and Development team.
- Ensuring technical accuracy, completeness and quality of training products.
- Providing consultation to the Training business unit on aircraft technical issues, technology and best training solutions.
- Interfacing with other key stakeholders around the business to provide aircraft technical Subject Matter Expertise and to recommend solutions.
- Perform the Instructional duties as aircraft captain.
- Plans and conducts delivery, ferry, support tests flights and functional check flights as aircraft captain and/or co-pilot.
- Identify risks, issues and opportunities and support the development of mitigation plans.
- Support the further development and maintenance of safety process.

Some UK travel is expected to support course delivery

**Requirements**:

- UK Central Flying School Qualified Helicopter Instructor (Minimum B1 category) with relevant experience on the UK Apache MK1 and/or Apache E-Model
- Be fully aware of general aviation principles and have detailed experience of flying in the UK.
- Must have previously been awarded a military pilot’s flying brevet from a NATO country.
- Must be able to pass a UK military aviation medical.
- Able to identify when safety within the flying environment may be compromised and can be relied upon to act decisively to improve aviation safety.
- The role will have significant UK MoD and wider Boeing interface and therefore a person who is diplomatic whilst being strong minded is required.

**Preferred competencies**:

- Detailed technical knowledge of the Apache helicopter.
- Prior AH-64E qualification would be highly desirable.
- Experience delivering Apache Conversion To Role (CTR) training would be highly desirable.
- Additional instructional qualifications of IRE, or within electronic warfare or weapons would be beneficial.
- Demonstrates the ability to plan work, conduct it and maintain an auditable log. Able to effectively execute and seek opportunities to improve strategies, processes and project plans. Assist with removal of obstacles by identifying where help is needed and coordinating with the appropriate leaders and team members.
- Training or experience in Training Needs Analysis and Course Design. Preferably a minimum training qualification of United Kingdom (UK) Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Trainer with a sound understanding of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) and modern training systems.

**Security Clearance**: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security Clearance.

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