Qualified Helicopter Instructor

Serco; Helston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Qualified Helicopter Instructor to join their dynamic team at a premier military air base. This role involves delivering comprehensive pilot training and ensuring operational readiness for the Merlin Helicopter Force. The ideal candidate will possess significant instructional experience and a solid understanding of aviation safety and compliance. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive environment for all employees. Join a team committed to excellence and make a meaningful impact in military aviation training.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

HealthLine

Discounts at Retailers

ShareSave Scheme

Paid Volunteering Day

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum B1 Grade with 500 hours on Merlin HM Mk 1 or 2.
• Desirable A2/A1 Grade with 300 instructional hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ground-based pilot training for the Merlin Helicopter Force.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Pilot Training

Instructional Skills

Human Factors Knowledge

Defence Systems Approach

Operational Efficiency

Education

B1 Grade Pilot License

A2/A1 Grade Pilot License

Tools

Merlin Simulator

Defensive Aids Suite (DAS)

Job description

Qualified Helicopter Instructor
RNAS Culdrose, Helston, Cornwall
Competitive salary plus benefits

Serco have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI) to join our team based at RNAS Culdrose. We're proud to deliver the AESES (Air Engineering and Aviation Support) contract at RNAS Culdrose, supporting activities ranging from the repair and maintenance of military aircraft to off-aircraft support services. Culdrose is one of the Navy's two principal air bases, and one of the busiest military airfields in the UK.

Our Qualified Helicopter Instructor will deliver ground-based pilot training as required for Merlin Helicopter Force and will be responsible for training and support for the following responsibilities:

• Ab-initio pilot conversion to type (CTT) and conversion to role (CTR).
• Ab-initio observer and aircrewman CTT and CTR.
• Instructor standardisation.
• Rotary Wing Test Squadron (RWTS) Mk2 familiarisation.
• Merlin Refresher.
• Maritime Counter Terrorism.
• Night Vision Device (NVD).
• Defensive Aids Suite (DAS).
• Left Hand Seat.
• Merlin Simulator Operator training.
• Tailored training to support high readiness tasking.
• Minimum Annual Simulator Time Training (MAST).

Other Accountabilities:

• Act as Duty MTF Officer.
• Host Visits.
• Attend and support the Flight Safety Committee, training meetings and standardisation meetings.
• Ensure the Serco AESAS Support Manager is made aware of all business risks.
• Ensure all employees under their control comply with:
• The Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) Act 1974.
• The Serco Management System.
• Customer Policy and Regulations where applicable to their position.
• Company and Customer Environmental procedures.
• Company Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Ensure further training courses and any administration tasks as deemed necessary to their job are attended as required by their Serco AESAS Support Manager.
• Ensure good practice and assurance of regulatory compliance by the utilisation of DASOR, Assure and any other reporting medium to capture and communicate findings and actions from engineering, safety and near miss events.
• Ensure the monitoring of hazards and ensuring risks, and issues are identified and quantified.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and associated programmes when required.

What you’ll need to do the role:

• Must have minimum B1 Grade with at least 500 hours Merlin HM Mk 1 or 2 and 300 instructional hours (simulated or airborne across aircraft types). Desirable A2/A1 Grade.
• A thorough and good working knowledge of the following:
• Completed a Maintenance Human Factors Course.
• Cleared to Secret UK Eyes only.
• To be compliant in Defence Systems Approach (DSAT).
• To be Defence Trainer Course qualified.
• A good capability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining operational outputs.

What we offer:

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays: 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Government's Women in Defence Charter.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.