Inzpire - Expression of Interest - sUAS FPV Instructors

QinetiQ Limited; Castletown; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Private medical and dental insurance

Company pension scheme

Share incentive scheme

Life/Death in service benefit

Travel insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Inzpire is seeking instructors to deliver sUAS and FPV training to UK Military customers. Roles involve building, repairing and operating diverse sUAS/FPV systems, and teaching in a controlled defence environment.

Depth of knowledge in FPV operations and DSAT-based training is essential; candidates may be asked to travel or work shifts to support customer needs. UK nationals with relevant clearances are preferred.

Qualifications

• GVC or Remote Pilot Certificate (Level 1/2/3) demonstrated flight hours.
• Experience teaching or instructing others.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sUAS and FPV training to UK Military customers.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans and training materials.
• Operate within Defence DSAT methodologies and standards.

Skills

GVC/Remote Pilot Cert

sUAS/FPV ops

Teaching/instruction

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Award in Education

Tools

DSAT familiarity

JSP822 knowledge

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Job Title: Inzpire - Expression of Interest - sUAS FPV Instructors

Location: Portland, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

THE COMPANY

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions. We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

THE ROLE

We are looking for multiple existing instructors with experience in training delivery and lesson writing to deliver sUAS and First Person View (FPV) training to a UK Military customer. The projects you will be involved in will be UK based but as part of the Inzpire team, there may be opportunities to be involved in wider projects across UK Defence, International and Civil UAS opportunities.

The role will be focused on sUAS and FPV technical training, therefore candidates should have depth of knowledge in building, repairing and operating a wide range of different sUAS and FPV systems. Applicants will be required to deliver technical training in accordance with current Defence System Approach to Training (DSAT) methodology. Successful candidates may be required to start at short notice so please let us know your availability when contacting us.

THE PERSON

I nzpire is looking for dynamic, proactive individuals with a ‘can do attitude’ who are capable of working within a military training environment with minimal supervision and are keen to contribute their own experience, suggesting ideas to continually improve the training delivery.

At times the role will require flexible working or shift work in support of our customers training needs. Prior military or a uniformed service background is highly desirable, especially in the operation of sUAS and FPV systems in the land environment; all services and cap badges will be considered. Additionally, if further sUAS and FPV experience has been gained after leaving military service in a civil capacity, this will also be considered favourably. However, we are also keen to build on the experience of highly experienced civilian sUAS and FPV Pilots who may not have served in the military but have outstanding skills and experience in sUAS and FPV operations.

All candidates must meet the following criteria:

• General Visual line of sight Certificate (GVC) or Remote Pilot Certificate (Level 1).
• Experienced in sUAS and FPV operations/flying hours (evidenced with Logbook)
• Experience in teaching or instructing others
• Valid Driving Licence.

THE ideal candidates would have some of the following skills and experience:

• Military Experience – HM Forces Veteran with significant service
  or
• Civil UAS Operations Experience – at least a couple of logged UAS operations
• Letter of Recommendation from military chain of command or past civil UAS employer.
• sUAS and or FPV Instructional Experience.
• Instructor Qualifications: accredited to Level 3 Award in Education are highly desirable, but other instructional qualifications will be considered including Defence Train the Trainer (DTTT) or Aircrew Instructor Course (AIC), CFS qualifications etc.
• Familiarity with JSP822 Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) methodology.
• Extant Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) highly desirable.
• Familiarity with MAA RA 1600 series.
• Familiarity with CAA UAS category regulations.

LOCATION: UK South

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

• 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.