QMAI - WSO

Ascent Flight Training; Helston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Flight Training is seeking a Qualified Mission Aircrew Instructor, Weapon Systems Officer (QMAI WSO) to play a critical role in implementing the Future ISTAR Rear Crew Training System. This full-time position involves developing advanced courseware and providing high-quality instruction at RNAS Culdrose.

The ideal candidate will have military experience as a qualified WSO Instructor and be part of a diverse team leading the conversion to new training systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Combat Ready Mission Aircrew.
• Previous military experience as a Qualified Weapon Systems Officer – (WSO) Instructor or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Become a member of the Training Design Team.
• Lead technical advice to the Development and Test Team.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure program success.
• Implement and convert to the new system.
• Offer diverse specialist courses as an air instructor.

Skills

Combat Ready Mission Aircrew

Qualified Weapon Systems Officer Instructor

Job description

Ascent Flight Training (Management) Ltd

Competitive Salary Full-time

Qualified Mission Aircrew Instructor, Weapon Systems Officer (QMAI WSO)

As a Qualified Mission Aircrew Instructor, Weapon Systems Officer (QMAI WSO) you will be joining Ascent at a very exciting time as we progress the implementation of the Future ISTAR Rear Crew Training System (FIRCTS).

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

During this period, you will build relationships with stakeholders in FIRCTS including the existing cadre of pilots and instructors at 750 Naval Air Squadron (750NAS) at RNAS Culdrose and similarly with 45 Squadron and Ascent colleagues at RAF Cranwell.

You will be a key part of the implementation of and transition to FIRCTS; using your knowledge of and qualification on the new mission system and sensors to convert 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 and training ab initio trainees at 750 NAS, RNAS Culdrose. You will deliver high quality synthetic and classroom instruction and act as a professional mentor to trainees, enabling them to achieve the required standard in the specialism they are pursuing, within optimum timescales. Also contribute to the continuous improvement of the overall training service, and work with Ascent colleagues on wider business development initiatives as required.

You will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of working routines whilst in TDT and the DTT including, travel to sites, working from home and regular contact with 750 NAS and 45 Sqn. With a broad range of work developing and testing courseware, Instructor and trainee guides and getting to know and fully understand the new equipment and training system.

If you are interested in joining our exceptional team, keep reading to find out more details on this exciting role.

You will:

• Initially become a member of the Training Design Team.
• Form the leading edge of the technical advice to the DTT
• Work in partnership with our customer, Aircrew Training Specialists and our Media and Courseware team and other stakeholders to ensure that the FIRCTS programme is successful.
• Be part of a team that will lead the implementation and conversion to the new system.
• Become part of the mission aircrew training team based at Culdrose, as an air instructor, offering a diverse set of specialist courses.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Previous experience as Combat Ready Mission Aircrew.
• Previous military experience as a Qualified Weapon Systems Officer – (WSO) Instructor or equivalent, with Central Flying School B1 Category or higher.