3 Certified Flight Instructor jobs in the United Kingdom
Boeing Tactical Instructor (Flight Training)
Posted 11 days ago
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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.
**Boeing Defence UK (BDUK)** is looking for **Boeing Tactical Instructors** to work at **Wattisham Airfield, (Suffolk) UK.**
BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to UK defence customers, including many training services. This is an exciting time to become part of our growing team as we enhance our Training Capability for the Apache AH-64E helicopter.
In this role, you will deliver Apache AH-64E weapons and electronic warfare training to BDUK's military aircrew customer, directly supporting the Military Synthetic Training Instructors. You will be responsible for the daily delivery of customer training within the new state of the art Longbow Crew Trainer (LCT) simulators. All AH-64E simulator conversion trainings will be provided and tailored to the successful candidate needs and can include both technical and/or instructor development training.
In this position you will be required to work 'early' and 'late' work routines of eight-hour duration to cover an extended working day of 07:00 to 21:45 hrs. You will also be required to support military exercises, with a maximum of ten working days per annum working away from the Wattisham site within mainland United Kingdom.
The job will be varied, and it is highly likely that no two days will be the same. While we work in agile and dynamic engineering environments, your wellbeing is important to us, and we strive to find a healthy life balance and ethical team culture with a strong emphasis on openness, inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, safety and first-time quality.
**Position Responsibilities:**
Conduct instructional sorties on the AH-64E Longbow Crew Trainer (LCT) including:
+ Pre sortie briefing
+ Post sortie debriefing plus report writing
+ Post sortie administrative actions
+ Gain and maintain proficiency in the LCT and associated systems
+ Development of tactical synthetic training scenarios
+ Assistance in the delivery of synthetic tactical scenarios
+ Management and design of Electronic Warfare Mission Data
+ Delivery of Range Safety Test and Annual Weapons Test
+ Delivery of Range Conducting Officer and Range Conducting Officer (Instructor) courses
+ Delivery of Airborne Forward Air Controller (AbFAC) training (ground and synthetic)
+ Delivery of vehicle recognition training
+ Conduct reviews and development of courseware
+ Maintaining a high level of proficiency in instructional methods, and knowledge of aircraft systems
+ Understanding the basic concepts of military manuals, standards, engineering data and related documentation
+ Developing solutions, in collaboration with other team members and in accordance with established procedure and policies/guidelines. Implements endorsed changes as directed
+ Pursuing continuous process improvements
+ Demonstrating and championing the Boeing Values
+ Collaborating, being accountable and placing the customer first
+ Demonstrating the Boeing Behaviours
**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):**
+ Several years of flying experience as a Military Rotary Wing Pilot
+ Airborne weapon or electronic warfare instructor qualification
**Preferred Qualification (Desired but non-essential Skills/Experience):**
+ Recent AH-64E experience is highly desirable however applications from Mk1 Apache or non-Apache pilots with recent instructional, or synthetic training experience will also be considered
+ General instructor experience in academic and theoretical topics is also highly desirable
+ Experience of synthetic training is beneficial
**What Boeing offers you:**
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:
+ Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
+ Continuous learning: You'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
+ Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
+ 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
+ Pension Plan with 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 ongoing personal and career development
+ Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
+ Parental leave options available
**Work Authorisation:** This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to acquire Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Applications for this position will be accepted until **Aug. 18, 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 United Kingdom Security Check.
**Visa Sponsorship**
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
**Shift**
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
**Contingent Upon Program Reward**
The position is contingent upon program award
**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.
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead
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Job Title: Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead
Location: RAF Marham / On-site.
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
- Responsible for the line management, development and behaviours of a team of aircrew instructors and facilitators
- Delivery of F-35 pilot ground school in accordance with BAE Systems and MOD regulatory frameworks, including the contractual obligation to update, maintain and deliver the course content, including all visual aids, classroom lectures, and synthetic training scenarios
- Continuous development of emergent technologies to provide a fully immersive training environment for the Simulator Programme at RAF Marham. This includes transition into operational training and includes the safety-critical zero live hours to solo element for the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), as well as Currency and Mission Training capability for the wider Lightning Force
- Accountable for the training governance of all instructors, including the amendment of the ATO. The incumbent will be required to follow DSAT and MASED 95 processes for extant and future instructor qualifications
- Maintains oversight and delivery of Student Pilot Conversion training. The job holder will be expected to deliver ground school lectures and core simulator instruction as a fully contributory member of the instructional team
- Maintains Technical Authority for delivery of aircrew ground school and synthetic Lightning training
- Responsible for the financial aspects of the team including utilisation, over time, travel and absence management
- Ensuring the teams adherence to the organisations SHE standards; and ensuring actions to address SHE issues are prioritised and resourced appropriately. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029)
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
- Fast Jet aircrew instructional qualification and associated experience
- An ability to establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with Customers and Stakeholders
- Appreciation of current and future synthetic training requirements and programmes
- Excellent communication, IT and Presentation skills
Desirable:
- Prior F-35 Lightning Front Line Pilot; QFI or QWI
- In depth knowledge of Lightning aircraft and Customer training structure and processes (DSAT)
Benefits:
The BAE Systems UKF-35 Sustainment Team:
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has a arisen for a Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead within the National Support Solution delivered by BAE Systems UK F-35 Sustainment Team, based a RAF Marham.
The CIP Lead will ensure the Lightning Force demand for trained aircrew is met in full, this includes generating the specified CIP numbers at the requisite capability which is directly linked to KPI achievement. The output will be achieved by the CIP Lead influencing the design of the syllabus and training events as well as personally delivering training and tasking a team of 9 CIPs from BAES.
This role will be the primary interface with Squadron Leadership and Force Leadership in respect of pilot training, ensuring the service is delivered to plan and the experience provided exceeds expectations.
The CIP Lead will be representing UK F-35 Sustainment at F-35 Program Working Groups and BAE Systems Flight Ops Functional Meetings based on their leadership role at Marham.
This position will also act as the BAE Systems Pilot Subject Matter Expert for F-35 Lightning II, interfacing with the wider US Programmes, Training and Flight Operations Teams/Functions as required to enhance our customer offering and delivery.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks
Closing Date: 31st August 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
#LI-AP1 #On-Site
Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead
Posted today
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Job Title: Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead
Location: RAF Marham / On-site.
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
- Responsible for the line management, development and behaviours of a team of aircrew instructors and facilitators
- Delivery of F-35 pilot ground school in accordance with BAE Systems and MOD regulatory frameworks, including the contractual obligation to update, maintain and deliver the course content, including all visual aids, classroom lectures, and synthetic training scenarios
- Continuous development of emergent technologies to provide a fully immersive training environment for the Simulator Programme at RAF Marham. This includes transition into operational training and includes the safety-critical zero live hours to solo element for the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), as well as Currency and Mission Training capability for the wider Lightning Force
- Accountable for the training governance of all instructors, including the amendment of the ATO. The incumbent will be required to follow DSAT and MASED 95 processes for extant and future instructor qualifications
- Maintains oversight and delivery of Student Pilot Conversion training. The job holder will be expected to deliver ground school lectures and core simulator instruction as a fully contributory member of the instructional team
- Maintains Technical Authority for delivery of aircrew ground school and synthetic Lightning training
- Responsible for the financial aspects of the team including utilisation, over time, travel and absence management
- Ensuring the teams adherence to the organisations SHE standards; and ensuring actions to address SHE issues are prioritised and resourced appropriately. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029)
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
- Fast Jet aircrew instructional qualification and associated experience
- An ability to establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with Customers and Stakeholders
- Appreciation of current and future synthetic training requirements and programmes
- Excellent communication, IT and Presentation skills
Desirable:
- Prior F-35 Lightning Front Line Pilot; QFI or QWI
- In depth knowledge of Lightning aircraft and Customer training structure and processes (DSAT)
Benefits:
The BAE Systems UKF-35 Sustainment Team:
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has a arisen for a Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead within the National Support Solution delivered by BAE Systems UK F-35 Sustainment Team, based a RAF Marham.
The CIP Lead will ensure the Lightning Force demand for trained aircrew is met in full, this includes generating the specified CIP numbers at the requisite capability which is directly linked to KPI achievement. The output will be achieved by the CIP Lead influencing the design of the syllabus and training events as well as personally delivering training and tasking a team of 9 CIPs from BAES.
This role will be the primary interface with Squadron Leadership and Force Leadership in respect of pilot training, ensuring the service is delivered to plan and the experience provided exceeds expectations.
The CIP Lead will be representing UK F-35 Sustainment at F-35 Program Working Groups and BAE Systems Flight Ops Functional Meetings based on their leadership role at Marham.
This position will also act as the BAE Systems Pilot Subject Matter Expert for F-35 Lightning II, interfacing with the wider US Programmes, Training and Flight Operations Teams/Functions as required to enhance our customer offering and delivery.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks
Closing Date: 31st August 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
#LI-AP1 #On-Site
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