Qualified Flying Instructor

Babcock International; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension contributions

Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Reservists leave 10 days

Flexible working

Job summary

Babcock invites applications for a Qualified Flying Instructor at RNAS Yeovilton, near Yeovil, Somerset. The role blends expert flying instruction with formal grading and student welfare in a defence aviation environment.

You will deliver one-to-one tuition, conduct flying grading, and maintain training records while upholding military standards and flight safety. Previous military flying and instrument/formation/aerobatic experience are highly valued, with CPL with IR or FI qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous military flying experience.
• Aerobatic flying experience.
• Formation flying experience.
• Experience operating within a highly regulated aviation environment.
• Previous instructional experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one flying instruction and mentoring student pilots.
• Conduct flying grading and assessment activities in accordance with approved training standards.
• Complete end-of-course reports and maintain accurate training records.
• Promote and maintain a strong military ethos while supporting student welfare and development.
• Maintain the highest standards of flight safety, quality and professional communication.

Skills

Military flying experience

Aviator training

Formation flying

Regulated aviation experience

Instructional experience

Education

DTTT V2

Military Flying Supervisors Course/Flight Authorisers Course

CPL with IR (FI preferred)

Job description

At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Qualified Flying Instructor at RNAS Yeovilton, near Yeovil, Somerset. As a Qualified Flying Instructor, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll help train the military pilots of the future, supporting candidates aspiring to become the next Apache, Wildcat, Merlin and F-35 pilots through flying grading on the Babcock Grob 115E Tutor aircraft. The role You'll support dedicated students through a flying syllabus covering navigation, instrument flying, aerobatics and other core flying disciplines, helping them achieve their potential in a challenging and highly rewarding environment. This is a unique opportunity to combine your flying expertise with a rewarding instructional role, making a direct contribution to UK defence capability while developing your own career within a world‑leading aerospace and defence organisation. Day-to-day, you'll be required to:

• Deliver one-to-one flying instruction and mentoring student pilots.
• Conduct flying grading and assessment activities in accordance with approved training standards.
• Complete end-of-course reports and maintain accurate training records.
• Promote and maintain a strong military ethos while supporting student welfare and development.
• Maintain the highest standards of flight safety, quality and professional communication.

This role is full time, 40 hours per week and is based on site at Yeovil, Somerset.

Essential experience of the Qualified Flying Instructor

• Previous military flying experience.
• Aerobatic flying experience.
• Formation flying experience.
• Experience operating within a highly regulated aviation environment.
• Previous instructional experience would be advantageous, particularly as a Qualified Flying Instructor.

Qualifications for the Qualified Flying Instructor

• DTTT V2
• Completed the Military Flying Supervisors Course/Flight Authorisers Course
• Either: Hold or have held a CPL with IR (FI preferred)

Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance for this role.

We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 29,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible working - we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met
• A dynamic working environment