Flight Test Engineer Instructor

QinetiQ; Boscombe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance options

Defence Employer Recognition

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in Boscombe seeks a Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer to deliver high-quality instruction and enhance flight safety. The ideal candidate has significant flight test experience and holds a relevant engineering degree. This role involves both ground and in-flight instruction in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within flight test community.
• Ability to teach ground and in-flight instruction.
• Knowledge of aircraft performance and testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of instructional courses to students.
• Assess and grade student flying and report standards.
• Contribute to course development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Flight test experience

Instructional teaching

Aircraft performance knowledge

DSAT knowledge

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Graduate from UK MoD-recognised Test Pilot School

CAA Class 1 Medical fitness

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

QinetiQ Boscombe, England, United Kingdom

Role: Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer – MOD Boscombe Down

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF18753

Overview

Join us at QinetiQ as a Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer at our MOD Boscombe Down site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer, you will harness your expertise to deliver high quality instruction on a wide range of topics to aspiring flight test professionals. Your instruction and teaching abilities will be crucial in delivering world-class training to students from around the world, while contributing to a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team of Flight Test Engineer Instructors (FTEIs), Test Pilot Instructors (TPIs), and Theoretical Knowledge Instructors (TKIs).

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Delivering and developing a range of long course and short course ground instruction and some in-flight instructional delivery to both Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer students
• Assessing and grading ETPS student flying and reporting standards, mentoring and providing constructive debriefing/feedback to enhance flight safety and accelerate learning
• Contributing to course development and modernisation of the ETPS course syllabuses and driving continuous improvement

Essential Experience Of The Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer

• Broad and extensive experience within the flight test community
• Ability to teach on the ground and instruct in the air; capability to clarify complex subject material for students of various nationalities
• Sound knowledge of aircraft performance, systems and stability & control and their testing, with skilled use of software for data analysis and reporting in flight test
• Experience of the UK MoD’s Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)

Essential Qualifications For The Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer

• Graduate Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer from one of the 4 UK MoD-recognised Test Pilot Schools (ETPS, USNTPS, USAFTPS or EPNER) or equivalent
• Engineering or Science degree with at least 3 years actively working as a LFTE or equivalent on significant modern rotary wing flight test programmes
• M e d i c a l l y f i t to gain a CAA Class 1 Medical

We value difference and welcome candidates with the required level of experience and willingness to learn.

This role is 37 hours per week based at MOD Boscombe Down. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site with a long military runway. It focuses on testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems, contributing to the development and airworthiness of military aircraft.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. Our success comes from innovation and tackling a wide variety of challenges. You’ll experience a collaborative, diverse and inclusive environment that values different perspectives and where you can realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our life at QinetiQ: www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more
• Armed Forces Covenant recognition and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
• Volunteering opportunities with charities and local communities

Our Recruitment Process

We aim to be inclusive and support candidates by providing reasonable adjustments if needed. Some roles require national security vetting; eligibility for SC clearance is required for this role. Details on vetting can be found at GOV.UK.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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