Single Engine Flying Instructor (Talent Pool)

Ascent Flight Training; Barkston Heath; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Flight Training Limited seeks EFT QFIs to join the talent pool for Elementary Flying Training at RAF Cranwell and Barkston Heath, delivering world‑class flying instruction to military aircrew on the Grob 120TP Prefect.

Instructors will deliver EFT syllabus, briefs and demonstrations, progress through military instructor categories, and contribute to courseware while working in a highly customer‑focused RAF/Ascent environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Unrestricted Class One Medical.
• CPL(A), FI(A) and Instrument Rating and 500 hours Flying Experience, or Military Equivalent.
• Desirable: Aerobatics Rating.

Responsibilities

• Instruct relevant EFT syllabus to high instructional standards.
• Deliver airborne instruction including General Handling, Instrument Flying and Low-Level Navigation.
• Contribute to phase briefs, technical lessons and demonstrations.
• Develop and maintain EFT courseware with best practices.
• Aim for higher Military Instructor categorisation and progression.
• Collaborate with RAF and Ascent Safety Culture across teams.

Skills

Flying Instructor

Military environment familiarity

Education

CPL(A), FI(A) and Instrument Rating + 500 hours Flying Experience, or Military Equivalent

Job description

Ascent Flight Training (Management) Ltd

Competitive Salary Full-time Permanent

We're building a talent pool for Elementary Flying Training (EFT) Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) at RAF Cranwell, ensuring we have the right people ready to step into key roles as they become available.

Why Join the Talent Pool? By joining our talent pool, you'll be first in line when opportunities arise to deliver world‑class instruction in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

How It Works:

• Apply and Interview: If successful, you'll be added to our talent pool for up to 12 months.
• Stay Notified: As roles open, we'll contact you based on your availability and our operational needs.
• Confirm Your Interest: You'll have the opportunity to express interest before any formal offer is made.

A day in the life of an EFT QFI

As a Qualified Flying Instructor on the Elementary Flying Training (EFT) Squadron at RAF Cranwell and RAF Barkston Heath, you will be part of a team delivering world‑class flying training to Military aircrew on the Grob 120TP 'Prefect'. This aircraft is a high-performance single engine turbo‑prop with full glass cockpit and retractable undercarriage. The syllabus is similar to the CAA PPL(A), so if you can teach PPL then you can teach EFT!

As an EFT QFI you will.

• Instruct relevant aspects of the EFT syllabus to the highest of instructional standards.
• Much of the role consists of airborne instruction (General Handling including aerobatics, basic Instrument Flying and Low‑Level Visual Navigation conducted at 500 feet agl). The role will also include the delivery of phase briefs, technical lessons, practical demonstrations and synthetic training.
• Achieve and maintain a Military Instructor Category from the historic RAF Central Flying School who demand the highest of instructional standards.
• Conduct other tasks related to Prefect training as directed.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of EFT courseware.
• Achieve advanced levels of Military Instructor categorisation and progression to teach advanced EFT elements such as Close Formation Flying.
• Be working in an environment which is heavily customer‑focused ensuring Ascent always provides a first‑class service.

Salary: Starting at £55,500, increasing to £61,500 on completion of training and £71,000 when fully qualified. Advanced qualification attracts a salary of £76,000.

What will make you successful?

You will ideally have significant experience as a Flying Instructor (Aeroplanes) or experience gained as a previous military‑qualified service pilot. While you do not require any military experience, it would be advantageous if you were familiar with the military environment - though this is not essential.

Qualifications And Experience

Essential: Unrestricted Class One Medical. CPL(A), FI(A) and Instrument Rating and 500 hours Flying Experience, or Military Equivalent.

Desirable: Aerobatics Rating

Candidates who do not meet the essential requirements are encouraged to apply if they are on a pathway to achieve the requirements in the future. We can still place you in the Talent Pool until you have the required qualifications and there is a vacant position.

Due to current visa regulations, we're unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

You should already be an excellent communicator and possess computer fluency skills with Microsoft Office.

You will also:

• Be able to demonstrate experience of working in collaboration with other teams.
• Have strong presentational skills.
• Be able to develop and update courseware with emerging 'best practice' and updates as required.
• Fully engage with the RAF and Ascent Safety Culture.