Inzpire - Expression of Interest - MQ-9B Mission Intelligence Coordinator Instructor

About Us

We are a leading defence and technology company at the forefront of innovation, designing, developing, and delivering advanced defence training, products, and services. Recognized as Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023 and consistently listed among the '100 Best Large Companies to Work For' in the UK and Midlands, we pride ourselves on a world-class employee engagement and a collaborative, 'can do' work ethic.

Our accessible, modern head office in Lincoln houses our central business functions and mission systems team, while our operational specialists work closely with Defence customers.

The Role

Inzpire is seeking experienced Intelligence Specialists to become MQ-9B (UK Protector RG1) Instructors based at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. With a significant increase in contractor flight crews anticipated over the next five years, we are looking for suitable candidates to commence roles in mid to late 2026 (subject to change).

The Person

We are looking for individuals with the following qualifications and experience:

• A minimum of 250+ hours as a Mission Intelligence Coordinator (MIC) or ISR Airborne Specialist (uncrewed or crewed).
• A recognised Instructor qualification.
• Qualified as an Imagery Analyst in accordance with the UK Defence Intelligence Imagery Analyst Course (DIIAC), legacy UKIAC, or NATO equivalent.
• Experience with Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) RPAS operations, including MQ-1, MQ-9A, MQ-9B, or similar systems.

Conversion training will be provided if necessary. Upon qualification, you will instruct crews on the MQ-9B, focusing on its ISR capabilities.

The core working week is Monday to Friday (40 hours), with adherence to the UK Working Time Directive. Some shift work is expected to maintain operational effectiveness. There is also a potential requirement for overseas deployments to support NATO partner nation MQ-9B training initiatives throughout Europe.

Employment is contingent on passing a CAA Medical or equivalent European Aviation Safety Authority medical. A relocation package may be available for non-UK individuals.

Expression of Interest Requirements

Please clearly state the following in your expression of interest:

• Total flying hours (crewed & uncrewed, by aircraft types).
• MALE RPAS flying hours.
• Date of last recorded flight.
• Full details of instructional qualifications and teaching experience.
• Your availability.
• Whether you hold or have held NATO security clearance.

How to Apply

If you have the required background and are eager to join a high-performing team, please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV. Please note that you will be redirected to the QinetiQ careers website to complete your application, as we are part of the QinetiQ group.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped paid leave scheme (after probation).
• 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 benefit (4x salary).
• Company contributions to a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance.
• Tax-efficient schemes for cycle to work, charitable giving, and electric vehicles.

Equal Opportunities

Inzpire is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Gold award winner in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We offer a guaranteed interview to service leavers, reservists, and military spouses/partners who meet our advertised requirements.