Job Title : Merlin Helicopter Simulator Flight Instructor
Location : Benson
Company : CAE
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-12-27
Close Date : 2024-04-27

Role and Responsibilities

                                                                                                         

We are currently looking for expressions of interest to join our experienced military helicopter simulator team at RAF Benson in 2024. The team provide Instruction on the Chinook, Merlin, and Puma platforms.

This exciting opportunity available is to teach on our Merlin Simulator â  From land or sea in a diverse range of challenging environments.

You could be instrumental in training both future and current military pilots, on this state-of-the-art aircraft, working for a truly global company with an extensive multinational client base.

The successful candidate will be responsible for training from aircraft type conversion of ab-initio students to instructing and mentoring crews across the full spectrum of the aircraftâs capabilities. 

You will be teaching techniques, and tactics within immersive realistic environmental and operational scenarios, by both day and night.

You must be able to work as part of a team, with good written and verbal communication and leadership skills.

You may also be required to, on rare occasions:

Operate the IOS/TCC on an aircraft type for which you are not qualified Undertake CBT/CAI instruction in the Ground school to support. Qualify as an Instrument Rating Examiner in order to conduct Instrument Rating Tests within the simulator environment on the aircraft types on which you're qualified

Our ideal candidate has:

An ex-military Central Flying School (CFS) accredited B1, A1, or A2 Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI) Merlin experience Tactical or Search and Rescue experience Good leadership and teaching skills Excellent Communication skills Capable of Lateral thinking Good IT skills

What else is needed?

Right to work in the UK Ability to obtain, or hold current UK security clearance

CAE offers:

Private health insurance Healthcare cash plan Employee stock purchase plan Pension scheme Flexible vacation policy Flexitime scheme Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes Life Assurance

Position Type

                                                                                         

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", weâre proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.

The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.

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