Flight Simulator Instructor

Kingston University; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingston University invites applications for a Flight Simulator Instructor to lead the delivery of flight simulator instruction within the Aviation Operations provision and to act as the Faculty's specialist authority on flight simulation and aviation training.

The role ensures simulator sessions meet high professional standards, guides curriculum development, and steers regulatory readiness toward CAA approval and ATOL status while supporting growth through teaching and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Part-time, fixed-term until 31 October 2027.
• 22.2 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of flight simulator instruction across Aviation Operations programmes, ensuring high professional standards.
• Oversee development and improvement of the simulator training curriculum, exercises and scenarios.
• Lead preparations for Civil Aviation Authority approval and Approved Training Organisation status, acting as the principal regulatory contact.
• Represent the Faculty at recruitment, outreach and engagement events.

Job description

We are looking for a Flight Simulator Instructor to lead the delivery of flight simulator instruction within the Faculty's Aviation Operations provision and to act as the Faculty's specialist authority on flight simulation and aviation training.

The role is accountable for the standard, quality and regulatory readiness of the Faculty's simulator training and leads its progression towards Civil Aviation Authority approval and Approved Training Organisation status. Also, the role is the sole specialist in this field within the Faculty, and the postholder will lead simulator-based training designed, delivery and development as the provision grows.

You will lead the delivery of flight simulator instruction across Aviation Operations programmes, ensuring that all simulator sessions, briefings and debriefings achieve high professional standards. You will oversee the development and continuous improvement of the simulator training curriculum, exercises and scenarios, maintaining alignment with programme requirements, industry practice, and regulatory standards. As the Faculty's specialist in flight simulation and aviation training, you will provide expert guidance on instructional standards and the future development of simulator-based provision.

You will lead preparations for Civil Aviation Authority approval and Approved Training Organisation status, acting as the principal contact for regulatory matters. You will make independent judgements on student competence and progression, ensure the safe and effective operation of simulator facilities, and oversee maintenance and calibration priorities. You will also support the growth of Aviation Operations through new teaching, training and partnership opportunities, while representing the Faculty at recruitment, outreach and engagement events.

There are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope as the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment (ECE). We teach and research across a wide range of subjects, allowing for real cross-discipline innovation and creativity. Our lecturers are experts – working at the forefront of their fields and actively engaged in research so they can bring advanced knowledge to their teaching. Our state-of-the-art facilities relevant to Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering include specialist engineering laboratories; advanced flight simulators (including a new state-of-the-art Airbus A320 advanced flight simulator as well as other flight simulators); two wind tunnels for aerodynamic experiments; fabrication (including 5-axis CNC machine) and composite materials facility; metrology laboratory; rapid prototyping and 3d-printing facility; and new labs related to electrical, electronic and robotics engineering; as well as an advanced design studio. For future engineers, this combines to create the ultimate real-life space for practical learning. For academic professionals, this all adds up to a truly vibrant, exciting environment in one of the largest and most diverse STEM faculties in the sector.

This is a part time, fixed term position until31 October 2027 working 22.2 hours per week.

The starting salary is £36,598 er annum (60% pro rata to £60,996 per annum).

Interviews are expected to be held at the end of October 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Simon Philbin, Head of School of Engineering.