Inzpire - Chinook Mk6 Synthetic Training Instructor
// Role Summary
Join a leading defence technology company as a Chinook Mk6 Synthetic Training System Instructor at RAF Odiham. Deliver advanced synthetic training and ground instruction to helicopter crews, contributing to mission readiness.
// Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Chinook Mk6 synthetic training and ground instruction.
- Provide mission planning and scenario preparation.
- Develop and maintain training syllabi to Defence Systematic Approach to Training (DSAT) standards.
- Assess and diagnose crew skills.
- Support STS training schedules and courseware development.
- Requires operational Chinook Mk4/5/6/6A flying experience (1000+ hours desirable).
// Role Specification
About the Company
We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services. We have been recognised with multiple awards, including Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023, and listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands. We are proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation. Our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our head office is located to the west of Lincoln.
The Role
Due to continued success and growth, we are seeking a Chinook Mk6 Synthetic Training System Instructor to join our exceptional team based at RAF Odiham. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive training to helicopter crews.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver Chinook Mk6 synthetic training and ground instruction to whole crews.
- Deliver mission training, including multi-aircraft formations.
- Provide mission planning and scenario preparation.
- Develop, update, and maintain training syllabi in accordance with the Defence Systematic Approach to Training (DSAT).
- Create and present After Action Review (AAR) briefings.
- Diagnose and assess crew skills.
- Support Synthetic Training System (STS) training schedules.
- Provide input to the ongoing development of courseware, training aids, sorties, and lesson plans to optimise delivered training and achieve training objectives.
The Person
We are looking for a highly experienced, suitably qualified, and proactive individual with a ‘can do attitude’ who can work with minimal supervision and contribute suggestions for business improvement. Exceptional communication skills and a willingness to embrace our work ethic of loyalty, flexibility, and consistently delivering above and beyond customer expectations are essential.
Essential Experience and Skills:
- Operational experience of flying the Chinook MK4/5/6/6A (minimum 1000 hours desirable).
- Experience in Night Vision Device (NVD) operations within 5 years of application.
- Certified to UK CFS(H)QHI B1 or QHTI equivalent (A2 desirable).
- Management skills in a Support Helicopter training environment.
- Evaluation and monitoring of student performance.
Desirable Experience and Skills:
- Chinook Instrument Rating Examiner (IRE).
- Knowledge/experience of synthetic training delivery and use of synthetic threat systems.
Please note that due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting, which may include criminal record, security service, and credit reference checks. Qualification will normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.
Benefits:
- 30 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays per year.
- Uncapped paid leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
- Company-provided private medical and dental insurance.
- QinetiQ Share Incentive Scheme.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Annual profit and performance-related pay scheme.
- Death in service (x4 salary).
- Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
- Business travel insurance.
- Tax-efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
- Tax-efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.
Equal Opportunities:
We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our selection decisions are based on merit, irrespective of race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists, and military spouses or partners who meet all advertised requirements.