Contract Instructor Pilot

BAE Systems; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at BAE Systems, providing essential training to the next generation of RAF Typhoon pilots. As a qualified instructor, you'll ensure high standards in training and safety, contributing to the operational success of the RAF. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in a supportive and inclusive environment, with a focus on professional development and employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Typhoon aircraft and training processes.
• Experience as a qualified flying instructor.

Responsibilities

• Provide simulator-based emergency handling training to pilots.
• Deliver high-quality ground school training.
• Maintain instructional standards and safety culture.

Skills

Knowledge of Typhoon aircraft

Understanding of RAF Air Safety system

Instructional skills

Education

Former RAF Typhoon QFI/QWI

Job description

Location: RAF Coningsby

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing simulator-based emergency handling and aircraft systems training to Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES) and Front-Line Typhoon pilots
• Performing the duties of a Tow Pilot, acting as formation lead to enable the completion of OPCON syllabus events in support of QFI instruction.This may include QSFI-CIP instruction from within the cockpit
• Working outside of core Company hours as required to support the 29 Sqn task in accordance with the TyTAN contract
• Maintaining the knowledge and instructional standards required of a Typhoon QFI
• Providing high quality training support, to include role playing (GCI/JTAC/Red Air), operating synthetic devices and any other activity required under the TyTAN contract to support Typhoon Pilot Training. To produce accurate, objective and well-reasoned subjective assessments of student performance, and accompanying written reports
• Delivering high quality ground school training in accordance with the GFx provided syllabi, acting as SME for technical systems as allocated by the TTF ATM and maintenance of relevant lecture material iaw with DSAT requirements
• Instilling and maintaining a strong Air Safety culture throughout the TTF
• Providing subject matter expertise to any incident or accident investigation including reconstruction of events in synthetic training devices when required

Your skills and experiences:

• Former RAF Typhoon QFI/QWI (qualified flying instructor/qualified weapons instructor)
• In depth knowledge of Typhoon aircraft and Customer training structure and processes (DSAT)
• Understanding of Customer synthetic training needs and utilization of synthetic training requirements
• Understanding of Typhoon operations and weapons systems
• Maintaining currency and knowledge of RAF Typhoon Force and Squadron SOPs, and Front-Line Typhoon and relevant threat tactics and doctrines
• Understanding of the RAF Air Safety system

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Typhoon Training Facility Team:

Opportunity to join a dynamic and highly respected team at the heart of the Typhoon community. Providing quality instruction to the next generation of RAF fighter pilots.

Our team is involved in performing the duties required of a Central Flying School (CFS) ratified QSFI-CIP, providing professional academic and synthetic aircrew instruction to trainee pilots undertaking the Typhoon Operational Conversion (OPCON) course. To deliver, enable and/or support Front Line training within the Typhoon Training Facility in support of the TyTAN contract.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 30 th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.