Ascent Flight Training | Instructor

A little bit about us

Ascent Flight Training is an established, yet growing aerospace and training company which operates across the UK, delivering flying training services to the UK Government.

We want to attract and work with innovative, adaptable and proactive people to help us achieve One Mission as One Team.

We offer the opportunity to work in a flexible, dynamic and diverse environment within our Training Support Hub and on our operations sites.

You will bring expertise and fresh ideas to an environment where your contribution is really valued.

At Ascent, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, our partners and our customer. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunities for all.

A day in the life of an Ascent Qualified Flying Instructor - Elementary Flying Training

The Qualified Flying Instructor within the Elementary Flying Training Programme will play a key role in the service delivery of EFT as part of the overall UKMFTS Programme. Delivery is from purpose built facilities at RAF Cranwell and RAF Barkston Heath.

As an EFT QFI you will:

• Instruct the EFT syllabus on the Grob 120 TP, a high performance single engine turbo-prop with full glass cockpit and retractable undercarriage. The EFT syllabus comprises of General Handling including aerobatics, basic Instrument Flying and Low Level Visual Navigation conducted at 500 feet agl.
• Deliver training in purpose built facilities using modern training disciplines and in the synthetic environment. The delivery of phase briefs and technical lessons including practical demonstrations will also be part of your duties.
• Gain a Certificate of Qualification of Type for the aeroplane.
• Achieve and maintain a Military Instructor Category from the historic Central Flying School – who expect only the highest of standards.
• Opportunity for progression to teach the more advanced elements, such as Close Formation Flying.
• Believe in innovation and continually suggest improvements.
• Receive appropriate development training in order to support Flight Safety critical roles within the Total Safety chain.
• Work well within a diverse team of Military and Ascent colleagues, demonstrating partnering behaviours and upholding the Ascent Values.
• Uphold adherence to the Health, Safety & Environmental Polices and Air Safety responsibilities.

What will make you successful?

As an EFT QFI you will already have extensive experience as a Flying Instructor for Aeroplanes, either as a civilian or an equivalent Military B1 or higher FW Qualified Flying Instructor. You will also possess computer fluency skills in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and Explorer.

Ideally you will also have qualifications in Upset Training or an Aerobatics Rating. Even if you have no employment background within the military, it would be advantageous if you were familiar with the military environment.

Ascent place great importance in our Company values. The successful candidate will demonstrate these values at interview. The Company values are:

One Ascent Team

We pride ourselves on our team having the ability and maintain evidence of being a role model of Ascent values:

Responsive

• Hours not days; days not weeks
• Giving the best possible answer every time

Respectful

• Listening to everyone’s views
• Professional & supportive to all our partners and colleagues

Safe

• Total Safety: Air Safety, HSSE & Airworthiness
• Immediate escalation of issues

What can we offer you in return?

• Competitive salary
• Equivalent to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Extra days with length of service)
• Private BUPA health care for you and your family
• Pension plan (Up to 6% matched)
• Life Assurance (Up to 3 times your annual salary)
• Flexible benefits (Buying and selling of holiday, BUPA dental, cycle2work scheme, retail discounts)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Enhanced company sick pay which increases with length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 free and confidential legal and wellbeing advice)
• Annual reviews of your salary and individual learning and development plan
• Mental Health Support and subscription to the Unmind platform for you and a plus one
• Free eye tests for DSE users and money towards any subsequent corrective glasses.