Merlin Helicopter Simulator Instructor — Training Lead

Heli Preflight; Benson; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Merlin Simulator Instructor to join our RAF Benson training team, delivering simulator-based instruction across Merlin platforms. You will instruct, assess and mentor aircrews, plan sorties and coordinate with IOS/TCC operations.

The role requires ex-military CFS accreditation, helicopter instructional experience, strong communication and leadership, and the ability to obtain UK security clearance.

Qualifications

• Ex-military Central Flying School accredited B1 or higher Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI) required.
• Relevant helicopter instructional experience essential.
• Demonstrated training, coaching, and mentoring capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and teamworking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant IT systems.
• Ability to obtain, transfer, or currently hold the required security clearance.
• Eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Merlin Simulator instruction, assessment and mentoring to students and crews.
• Plan, brief and conduct simulator sorties from IOS/TCC.
• Assess trainee performance against standards and conduct debriefs using recording systems.
• Maintain safety, manage training events and report any safety trends.
• Contribute to training development and standardisation checks as directed.

Skills

Qualified Helicopter Instructor

Helicopter instruction

Training & mentoring

Communication skills

Leadership

MS Office

Security clearance eligibility

UK work eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CAE is seeking a Merlin Simulator Instructor to join our RAF Benson training team, delivering simulator-based instruction across Merlin platforms. You will instruct, assess and mentor aircrews, plan sorties and coordinate with IOS/TCC operations.

The role requires ex-military CFS accreditation, helicopter instructional experience, strong communication and leadership, and the ability to obtain UK security clearance.