Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer

QinetiQ Group plc; Boscombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm is seeking a Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer to deliver high-quality instruction to flight test professionals at MOD Boscombe Down. With responsibilities including teaching ground and in-flight instructions, assessing student performance, and contributing to course development, the ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and have at least three years of experience in flight testing. The role requires a commitment to enhancing flight safety and a collaborative attitude within a diverse team environment.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer or equivalent.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and enhance flight safety.
• Medically fit to gain a CAA Class 1 Medical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop ground instruction to flight test students.
• Assess and grade student flying and provide feedback.
• Contribute to course development and modernization.

Skills

Aircraft performance knowledge

Instructional delivery

Mentorship capabilities

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Graduate from UK MoD-recognised Test Pilot School

Job description

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. Day-to-day, your instruction and teaching abilities will be crucial in ensuring that we continue to deliver world class training to a wide range of students from around the world, while also contributing to a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team of highly qualified Flight Test Engineer Instructors (FTEIs), Test Pilot instructors (TPIs), and Theoretical Knowledge Instructors (TKIs).

Responsibilities

• 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 as well as mentoring and providing constructive debriefing/feedback, thereby enhancing flight safety and accelerating learning
• Contributing to the course development and modernization of the ETPS course syllabuses and driving continuous improvement
• Teaching on the ground and instructing in the air (FTEIs teach alongside TPIs in some airborne sorties) and clarifying complex subject material for students of all nationalities
• Applying sound knowledge of aircraft performance, systems and stability & control and their testing, together with skilled use of typical software for the analysis and reporting of data in the flight test environment
• Experience of the UK MoD's Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)

Qualifications

• Graduate Rotary Wing Flight Test Engineer from one of the four UK MoD-recognised Test Pilot Schools (ETPS, USNTPS, USAFTPS or EPNER) or equivalent standard thereof
• Engineering or Science degree coupled with at least 3 years actively working as an LFTE or equivalent on a range of significant modern rotary wing flight test programmes
• Medically fit to gain a CAA Class 1 Medical

Working Conditions & Information

We value difference and do not have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. 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 featuring the longest military runway in the UK. It primarily focuses on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems, and is renowned for its extensive flight testing capabilities.

Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences collaborate widely and openly to solve complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment.

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 much more
• Support for Armed Forces community, honoring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community

Recruitment Process

We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Many roles are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. Certain roles also have additional restrictions; nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles you can be employed in. All applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.