Aviation Professional

6 days ago


Holyhead, Anglesey, United Kingdom Ascent Flight Training Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Flight Training Specialist to join our team at Ascent Flight Training. As a Ground School Instructor, you will play a critical role in delivering world-class training to military and civilian aircrew on the Texan T1 aircraft.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct ground-based instruction of military BFT student qualified flying instructors (SQFIs), ab-initio pilots in accordance with BFT syllabuses.
  • Assist in currency training for existing QFIs.
  • Conduct computer-based training/computer-aided instruction/simulator training, including ground school lessons and simulated airborne events in accordance with BFT syllabuses.
  • Conduct other tasks related to Texan T1 training as directed.
  • Assist in curriculum design as a Texan T1 subject matter expert (SME) in development and maintenance of BFT courseware.
  • Have the opportunity to participate in innovation work for the future of UK MFTS.
Requirements
  • Previous experience as a qualified flying instructor pilot in the military environment.
  • Qualifications and/or recommendations from the RAF Central Flying School will be essential.
  • Previous experience in a 'Basic Flying Training' role on a turbo-prop airframe would be extremely advantageous.
  • Experience in a synthetic training device would be beneficial but not necessarily essential.
  • Above all else, you will thrive when instructing students and helping them to strive for success.
  • You should already be an excellent communicator and you will be accustomed to working with different levels of ability so that you can nurture the full spectrum of students.
  • You will be working in an environment which is heavily customer-focused, ensuring the company provides a first-class service at all times.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary.
  • Equivalent to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (extra days with length of service).
  • Private AXA healthcare for you and your family.
  • Pension plan (up to 6% matched).
  • Life assurance (up to 3 times your annual salary).
  • Flexible benefits (buying and selling of holiday, BUPA dental, cycle2work scheme, retail discounts).
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay.
  • Enhanced company sick pay which increases with length of service.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 free and confidential legal and wellbeing advice).
  • Annual reviews of your salary and individual learning and development plan.
  • Mental Health Support and subscription to the Unmind platform for you and a plus one.
  • Free eye tests for DSE users and money towards any subsequent corrective glasses.


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