Boeing Tactical Instructor (Flight Training)

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

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.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)