A day in the life of an Ascent FJT QSFI
As a Qualified Synthetic Flying Instructor (QSFI) on the Fast Jet Training (FJT) Squadron’s at RAF Valley, you will be part of a small niche team delivering world class flying training to Military and Ascent aircrew on the Hawk TMk2.
Lead the team locally, working with the Transformation Programme Manager to drive the use of emerging technologies to enhance and evolve fast jet training in UKMFTS, including Mixed and Augmented Reality solutions.
Responsibilities
You will:
* Assist the Chief Pilot in supervision and management of the FJT QSFI Team at RAF Valley
* Instruct relevant aspects of the FJT syllabus to high instructional standards
* Deliver phase briefs, technical lessons and practical demonstrations as part of synthetic instruction
* Conduct other tasks related to Hawk TMk2 training as directed
* Assist Curriculum Design as Hawk TMk2 Subject Matter Expert (SME) in development and maintenance of FJT courseware
What will make you successful?
* A driven focus on safety and assurance
* Strong values of respect, resilience and integrity
* High professional standards
* Empathetic instructional potential
* Operational experience and a military ethos
Application requirements
Essential
* Previous experience as a Fast Jet QFI or Instructor Pilot in a military flying training school
* Relevant management/supervisory experience in a highly challenging, highly structured learning environment
* Computer fluency to include Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and Explorer
Desirable
* Previous 4th/5th Gen front-line fast-jet experience
* QWI/EWI Qualification
* Synthetic Training Experience
Above all else you will thrive when instructing students and helping them to strive for success. You should already be an excellent communicator, and you will be accustomed to working with different levels of ability so that you can nurture the full spectrum of students. You will be working in an environment which is heavily customer focused, ensuring the company always provides a first-class service.
Additional responsibilities
* Be able to demonstrate leadership and management acumen in a multi-facetted business environment
* Have experience of multi-facetted flying disciplines, combining leadership and airmanship to provide a positive learning environment
* Be able to demonstrate experience of working in collaboration with other teams
* Have strong presentational skills, targeting a wide audience of varying abilities
* Be able to develop and update courseware with emerging ‘best practice’ and updates as required
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