QMAI - ISR

Ascent Flight Training; Helston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Flight Training in Helston is hiring a Qualified Mission Aircrew Instructor to implement the Future ISTAR Rear Crew Training System (FIRCTS). This full-time role involves developing advanced courseware and training solutions.

In this position, you will collaborate with various stakeholders and help transition the existing team to new training systems while delivering high-quality instruction and mentoring trainees.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Combat-Ready Mission Aircrew.
• Military experience as an ISR Mission Aircrew Instructor with B1 Category or higher.

Responsibilities

• Become a member of the Training Design Team.
• Lead technical advice to the Development and Test Team.
• Work in partnership with various stakeholders for program success.
• Lead the implementation and conversion to the new system.
• Serve as an air instructor offering specialist courses.

Skills

Training Design

Technical Leadership

Instructional Skills

Job description

Ascent Flight Training (Management) Ltd offers a competitive salary for a full‑time position. As a Qualified Mission Aircrew Instructor (QMAI ISR) you will join us as we implement the Future ISTAR Rear Crew Training System (FIRCTS).

Initially you will be seconded to the Development and Test Team (DTT) using your specialist knowledge to develop advanced courseware, bespoke training solutions, advanced training equipment and high‑fidelity mission simulator exercises.

During this period you will build relationships with stakeholders in FIRCTS at 750 Naval Air Squadron (750NAS) at RNAS Culdrose, 45 Squadron, and Ascent colleagues at RAF Cranwell.

You will play a key part in implementing and transitioning to FIRCTS, converting the existing team to the new aircraft, ground‑based training equipment (GBTE) and courseware. Following the transition you will become a member of the FIRCTS instructor cadre, training and mentoring trainees at 750 NAS, RNAS Culdrose, delivering high‑quality synthetic and classroom instruction and contributing to the continuous improvement of the training service.

Responsibilities

• Become a member of the Training Design Team.
• Lead technical advice to the DTT.
• Work in partnership with the customer, Aircrew Training Specialists, Media and Courseware teams and other stakeholders to ensure the FIRCTS programme is successful.
• Lead the implementation and conversion to the new system.
• Serve as an air instructor at Culdrose, offering a diverse set of specialist courses.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Combat‑Ready Mission Aircrew.
• Previous military experience as an ISR Mission Aircrew Instructor or equivalent, with Central Flying School B1 Category or higher.