Frontline Helicopter Instructor - QHI (H135/H145)

Heli Preflight; England; Remote; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Flight Training (Management) Ltd seeks a Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI) to join our RAF Shawbury program. You will teach ground theory, deliver advanced helicopter instruction on cutting-edge simulators and aircraft, and support crewman courses within a high‑tempo squadron environment.

You will uphold a strong safety culture, collaborate across services, and continuously develop courseware to ensure trainees progress effectively on new aircraft types.

Qualifications

• Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI) from UK military or a CFS(H) recommend for QHI.
• Very good communication and teamwork to work with military partners.
• Maintain medical fitness requirements for flying duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ground theory lessons as mass briefings.
• Instruct basic and advanced techniques using synthetic devices.
• Instruct on increasingly complex courses across services.
• Support crewman courses with appropriate syllabus sorties.
• Supervise flying and uphold flight safety culture.
• Drive continuous improvement in courseware and environment.

Skills

QHI qualification

Communication skills

Medical

Job description

Ascent Flight Training (Management) Ltd seeks a Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI) to join our RAF Shawbury program. You will teach ground theory, deliver advanced helicopter instruction on cutting-edge simulators and aircraft, and support crewman courses within a high‑tempo squadron environment.

You will uphold a strong safety culture, collaborate across services, and continuously develop courseware to ensure trainees progress effectively on new aircraft types.