Simulator Flight Instructor

The Boeing Company; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a C-17 Globemaster III Simulator Flight Instructor in Farnborough. This role involves delivering high-quality pilot training and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have military or civilian instrument ratings and strong instructional skills. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

23 days plus UK public holidays

Company Incentive Plan (bonus)

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

100% pay for first 26 weeks of sickness

66.67% of annual salary from 27th week

6x annual salary life insurance

Learning Together Programme

Qualifications

• Hold a Military Green Instrument Rating or Civilian Instrument Rating.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver simulator and ground school pilot training.
• Evaluate student competence according to regulatory requirements.
• Develop training content and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Instructional Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

Military Green Instrument Rating

Civilian Instrument Rating

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The UK C-17 International Training Centre (ITC) in Farnborough, provides both aircrew and maintainer training to a wide range of international operators of the C-17 platform.

We have an exciting opportunity for a C-17 Globemaster III Simulator Flight Instructor role within a highly regarded team based at the C-17 International Training Centre in Farnborough.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver simulator and ground school pilot training in accordance with company standards, customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate training, apply standardised teaching techniques and carry out demonstrations when required.
• Apply evaluation procedures and methods to comply with appropriate military and civilian regulatory agencies to achieve contractual standards and certification requirements.
• Evaluate/examine the competence of students in accordance with company and customer regulatory requirements.
• Conduct analysis to evaluate customer technical training needs to determine appropriate training content, objectives and design.
• Establish processes for identifying training content and evaluating training effectiveness. Use specialised software technology to research, configure, maintain, update and develop new and existing media and materials.
• Gather data to support and complete proposal development activities.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of training products.
• Coach and develop others.
• Provide training services that meet the highest technical and quality standards.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are met whilst adhering to company policies and processes.
• Embrace first-time quality as a way of life – not accepting, creating or passing on any defects and speaking up.
• Identify and correct conditions and behaviours that affect employee, public, and customer safety.
• Uphold safety standards and demonstrate a proactive safety culture.
• Discover new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking. Try different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

What we can offer you:

• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year (3-4 days)
• Company Incentive Plan ( bonus)
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

Essential Requirements:

• Hold, or have held, a Military Green Instrument Rating or Civilian Instrument Rating.
• Hold, or have held, a Combat Ready operating category on military multi-engine aircraft or Type Rating for non-military Pilots.
• The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance

Preferred Requirements:

• C-17 Globemaster III experience.
• Instructional experience and/or qualification to C&G Level 3 AET (or above).
• The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas, cultures and functions.
• Skill and ability to: collect, organise and analyse data; summarise findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
• Management experience
• IT proficient, specifically on Microsoft Office applications.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 31, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.