Inzpire - Chinook Mk6 Synthetic Training Instructor

QinetiQ; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Company provided private medical and dental insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking a Chinook Mk6 Synthetic Training System Instructor to deliver training at RAF Odiham. The ideal candidate will have at least 1000 hours of operational experience with Chinook helicopters and excellent communication skills.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, share incentive scheme, and up to 30 days paid holiday. Candidates must be UK Nationals and may require National Security Vetting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1000 hours of operational experience flying the Chinook.
• Experience in NVD operations within the last 5 years.
• Training Captain qualification considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Chinook Mk6 synthetic training and ground instruction.
• Develop and maintain training syllabi in accordance with DSAT.
• Evaluate and monitor student's performance.

Skills

Operational experience of flying the Chinook MK4/5/6/6A

Exceptional communication skills

Management skills in a Support Helicopter training environment

Knowledge/experience of synthetic training delivery

Education

Certified to UK CFS(H)QHI B1 or QHTI equivalent

Job description

THE ROLE

Due to the continued success and growth of Inzpire, we are seeking a Chinook Mk6 Synthetic Training System Instructor to join our exceptional team based at RAF Odiham.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver Chinook Mk6 synthetic training and ground instruction to whole crews.
• Deliver mission training to include multi-aircraft formations.
• Provide mission planning and scenario preparation.
• Develop, update, and maintain training syllabi in accordance with the Defence Systematic Approach to Training (DSAT).
• Create and present AAR briefings.
• Diagnose and assess crew skills.
• Support STS training schedules.
• Provide input to the on-going development of courseware, training aids, sorties and lesson plans as necessary to optimise and / or improve the delivered training in order to support achievement of training objectives.

THE PERSON

We are seeking a highly experienced, suitably qualified and proactive individual with a ‘can do attitude’ who is capable of working with minimal supervision who is not afraid to contribute their own suggestions and ideas for business improvement. Candidates must possess exceptional communication skills and be willing to embrace the Inzpire work ethic of loyalty, flexibility and consistently delivering above and beyond our customer’s expectations.

Essential:

• Operational experience of flying the Chinook MK4/5/6/6A with (desirable) minimum 1000hours.
• Experience in NVD operations within 5 years of application.
• Certified to UK CFS(H)QHI B1 or QHTI equivalent (A2 desirable).
• Individuals with Training Captain qualification considered on case-by-case basis.
• Management skills in a Support Helicopter training environment.
• Evaluation and monitoring of student's performance.

Desirable:

• Chinook Instrument Rating Examiner (IRE).
• Knowledge/experience of synthetic training delivery and use of synthetic threat systems.

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

BENEFITS

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped paid leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
• QinetiQ Share Incentive Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
• Death in service (x4 salary).
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance.
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.

We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.