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 Multi Engine Pilot Training Qualified Flying Instructor (MEPT QFI)

As a Multi Engine Flying Training Qualified Flying Instructor (ME QFI) you will be part of a team of experienced military and civilian instructors delivering first class training to the next generation of military multi engine pilots – a typical day will include 2 ‘events’ on the Daily Flying Programme. You will build relationships with stakeholders across all areas of the enterprise, particularly within Number 3 Flying Training School (3 FTS) at RAFC Cranwell. If you are interested in joining our exceptional programmes team, keep reading to find out more details on this exciting role.

You will:

• Instruct relevant aspects of the military Multi Engine Pilot Training syllabus, including general handling, instrument flying, close formation, low level navigation, and landaway sorties within both the UK and Europe
• Deliver instruction both live and synthetic on Phenom T Mk 1, a state-of-the-art twin engine training platform
• Achieve and maintain a Central Flying School QFI Category and a Green military Instrument Rating
• Play a key role in flying supervision and Flight Safety, and actively engage in the open and honest Safety Culture within Ascent and 3 FTS
• Assist in the continuous development and improvement of all aspects of courseware and associated training materials.
• Work in close partnership with our customer, and other stakeholders, to ensure that our programme requirements, dependencies and expectations are delivered on time, to quality and within budgeted cost

What will make you successful?

• You will be an experienced pilot having operated as part of a crew flying multi engine aircraft, and hold a corresponding instructional qualification.
• You will relish working as part of a diverse team of skilled professionals delivering high quality instruction both in the air and on the ground.
• You will thrive in an environment where colleagues and stakeholders work together to deliver a complex programme of challenging flying training activities and where everyone’s contribution is vital to success and valued.

And you will also:

• Have the skills, knowledge and experience to undertake training culminating in the award of a Central Flying School QFI Category and a military Instrument Rating;
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver top quality training both in the air and on the ground.

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 AXA 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.

A stable Monday to Friday working pattern from permanent bases in the UK; no weekend working and very routine flying patterns. You may also have the opportunity to participate in nationally significant events such as King's Birthday Fly Pasts as well representing the business at the Royal International Air Tattoo. We have a range of family friendly policies to support all employees as well as excellent development opportunities including our Future Leadership Programme for both aspiring and current managers. We place Mental Health and Wellbeing at the top of our agenda and are passionate about providing our staff with an inclusive working environment founded on trust and a true sense of belonging!