Qualified Helicopter Instructor

Job Description

Role Overview As a Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI), you will be part of a dedicated cadre of instructors holding a CFS-accredited B1 (or higher) instructional category, working with military partners to prepare military trainees for the front line. You will use state-of-the-art synthetic training devices and fly the latest generation of the Airbus H135 and H145 as part of your daily routine. Key Responsibilities Conduct ground theory lessons in the form of mass briefings Instruct basic and advanced techniques using various cutting-edge synthetic devices Instruct on one of the courses of increasing complexity, ranging from the ab-initio course teaching basic flying techniques to the specific tactical courses of each of the three services Where required, support crewman courses by flying the aircraft for their specific syllabus sorties Supervise flying and be part of the 'Just' flight safety culture at RAF Shawbury Drive continuous improvement in courseware and all other aspects of your working environment Requirements Already qualified as a Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI) from previous employment in the UK military, or hold a CFS(H) recommendation for the QHI course Ability to deliver the highest standard of instruction using the latest synthetic and aircraft technology to develop the next generation of service pilots Ability to build strong relationships with the QHI cadre and military partners to ensure trainees benefit from a smooth transition through each course Enthusiasm for working in a squadron environment as part of a team What We Offer The opportunity to hone and progress your instructional skills, upgrading where appropriate or consolidating your instructional category on the new aircraft type A fulfilling, interesting and challenging role using state-of-the-art synthetic training devices and current-generation helicopters

Requirements

• Conduct ground theory lessons in the form of mass briefings
• Instruct basic and advanced techniques using various cutting-edge synthetic devices
• Instruct on one of the courses of increasing complexity, ranging from the ab-initio course teaching basic flying techniques to the specific tactical courses of each of the three services
• Where required, support crewman courses by flying the aircraft for their specific syllabus sorties
• Supervise flying and be part of the 'Just' flight safety culture at RAF Shawbury
• Drive continuous improvement in courseware and all other aspects of your working environment
• Already qualified as a Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI) from previous employment in the UK military, or hold a CFS(H) recommendation for the QHI course
• Ability to deliver the highest standard of instruction using the latest synthetic and aircraft technology to develop the next generation of service pilots
• Enthusiasm for working in a squadron environment as part of a team
• The opportunity to hone and progress your instructional skills, upgrading where appropriate or consolidating your instructional category on the new aircraft type
• A fulfilling, interesting and challenging role using state-of-the-art synthetic training devices and current-generation helicopters

Benefits

• Ability to build strong relationships with the QHI cadre and military partners to ensure trainees benefit from a smooth transition through each course