BFT Qualified Instructor (Talent Pool)

Job Description

Role Overview Ascent Flight Training is building a talent pool for Basic Flying Training (BFT) Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) and Qualified Instructors (QIs) at RAF Valley, ensuring the right people are ready to step into key roles as they become available. RAF Valley is home to fast-paced, high-impact flying training, and joining the talent pool puts you first in line when opportunities arise to deliver world-class instruction in a dynamic and rewarding environment. As a Qualified Instructor on the Basic Flying Training Squadron at RAF Valley, you would be part of a small, niche team delivering world-class ground school and synthetic training to military and Ascent aircrew on the Texan T1. How the Talent Pool Works Apply and interview: if successful, you will be added to the talent pool for up to 12 months Stay notified: as roles open, Ascent will contact you based on your availability and operational needs Confirm your interest: you will have the opportunity to express interest before any formal offer is made Key Responsibilities Conduct ground-based instruction for military BFT Student Qualified Flying Instructors (SQFIs) and ab-initio pilots in accordance with the BFT syllabuses, which range from conversion, instrument, navigation and weapon profiles to tactical and more advanced evolutions Assist in currency training for existing QFIs Conduct computer-based training, computer-aided instruction and simulator training, including ground school lessons and simulated airborne events Requirements Experienced pilots with a passion for developing the military aviators of the future Aircrew who thrive in structured, high-tempo training environments Professionals committed to safety, precision and instructional excellence Additional Information Apply now to be considered for upcoming instructor roles and help maintain the highest standards in flying training.

Requirements

• Apply and interview: if successful, you will be added to the talent pool for up to 12 months
• Stay notified: as roles open, Ascent will contact you based on your availability and operational needs
• Confirm your interest: you will have the opportunity to express interest before any formal offer is made
• Conduct ground-based instruction for military BFT Student Qualified Flying Instructors (SQFIs) and ab-initio pilots in accordance with the BFT syllabuses, which range from conversion, instrument, navigation and weapon profiles to tactical and more advanced evolutions
• Assist in currency training for existing QFIs
• Conduct computer-based training, computer-aided instruction and simulator training, including ground school lessons and simulated airborne events
• Experienced pilots with a passion for developing the military aviators of the future
• Aircrew who thrive in structured, high-tempo training environments
• Professionals committed to safety, precision and instructional excellence