Inzpire Chinook Mk6 Synthetic Training Instructor

THE COMPANY

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design develop and deliver some of the worlds most advanced defence related training products and services.

We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation and a rating of world-class for our employee engagement on a number of occasions. We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queens Awards for Enterprise in Innovation for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals working together with a mature can do work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln alongside our mission systems team while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

THE ROLE

Due to the continued success and growth of Inzpire we are seeking a Chinook Mk6 Synthetic Training System Instructor to join our exceptional team based at RAF Odiham.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver Chinook Mk6 synthetic training and ground instruction to whole crews.
• Deliver mission training to include 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 AAR briefings.
• Diagnose and assess crew skills.
• Support STS training schedules.
• Provide input to the on-going development of courseware training aids sorties and lesson plans as necessary to optimise and / or improve the delivered training in order to support achievement of training objectives.

THE PERSON

We are seeking a highly experienced suitably qualified and proactive individual with a can do attitude who is capable of working with minimal supervision who is not afraid to contribute their own suggestions and ideas for business improvement. Candidates must possess exceptional communication skills and be willing to embrace the Inzpire work ethic of loyalty flexibility and consistently delivering above and beyond our customers expectations.

The following experience and skills are essential to this role:

• Operational experience of flying the Chinook MK4/5/6/6A with (desirable) minimum 1000hours.
• Experience in NVD operations within 5 years of application.
• Certified to UK CFS(H)QHI B1 or QHTI equivalent (A2 desirable).
• Individuals with Training Captain qualification considered on case-by-case basis
• Management skills in a Support Helicopter training environment.
• Evaluation and monitoring of students performance.

The following experience and skills are desirable:

• Chinook Instrument Rating Examiner (IRE).
• Knowledge/experience of synthetic training delivery and use of synthetic threat systems.

Due to the nature of elements of the role the successful applicant mustbe a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team supporting the delivery of exceptional award-winning products and services to our customers we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.

Please note that we are part of the QinetiQ group and you will be taken to the QinetiQ careers website in order to complete your application.

BENEFITS

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days 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

Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual irrespective of their race colour religion gender age sexual orientation marital status disability or any other characteristic.

We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1