P-8A Pilot Instructor
// Role Summary
Join Boeing Defence UK as a P-8A Pilot Instructor at RAF Lossiemouth, delivering critical simulator and ground training to defence customers. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of training experts.
// Key Responsibilities
- Deliver simulator and ground training for P-8A pilots.
- Develop and conduct pilot instruction using various training techniques.
- Evaluate student competence and uphold safety standards.
- Utilise instructor-led and computer-based training methodologies.
- Coordinate training to meet contractual and regulatory standards.
- Requires the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is seeking a Pilot Instructor to join our expanding Fixed Wing Training Capability. Based at the P-8A Training Centre in RAF Lossiemouth, you will report to the Boeing P-8A Training Delivery Manager via the Lead Pilot Instructor. This role involves delivering simulator training for P8 pilot customer training.
Responsibilities
- Deliver training for P-8A simulator and ground training in accordance with company standards, customer requirements, and MAA regulatory guidelines.
- Develop and conduct simulator and ground school pilot instruction.
- Develop training tools and techniques to support customer requirements.
- Apply instructor-led training and computer-based training techniques and methodologies.
- Coordinate training, apply standardised teaching techniques, carry out demonstrations when required, and 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.
- Identify and correct conditions and behaviors that affect employee, public, and customer safety; uphold safety standards; and demonstrate proactive safety culture leadership.
- Undertake other relevant activities as directed by Boeing.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a multi-engine fixed-wing Pilot (preferably ex-military) with large aircraft, multi-engine/multi-crew experience. Demonstrable experience within the defence flying training domain as a qualified flight training instructor is essential. Prior experience with the P-8A is highly desirable, as is previous Boeing 737 type-rated experience. A B737 Type Rated Instructor (TRI) or Simulator Flight Instructor (SFI) and successful completion of the Aircrew Instructors' Course (AIC) or civilian equivalent are preferred.
Basic Skills/Qualifications
- Ability to communicate with personnel from multiple skill areas, cultures, and functions.
- IT proficient, specifically in Microsoft Office applications.
- Skill and ability to collect, organise, and analyze data; summarise findings; and develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
- The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
- B737 Type Rated Instructor (TRI) or Simulator Flight Instructor (SFI).
- Successful completion of the Aircrew Instructors' Course (AIC), or civilian equivalent.
Benefits
Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package focused on physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being, including a competitive salary, continuous learning opportunities, flexible working, a diverse and inclusive culture, generous holiday allowance, a pension plan, company-paid BUPA Medical Plan, and life insurance.