EFT QFI

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. We pride ourselves on being a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We actively practice inclusivity for all people with disabilities where we provide work place opportunities and experiences. As a supportive employer we endeavour to accommodate all disabilities and will always work with our employees to make provisions for their disability needs.

We encourage all people with disabilities to apply for relevant skilled job roles within the business. As an inclusive company we welcome all disability applications which will be processed fairly, in line with our recruitment policy. At Ascent, we also provide work place schemes for all students including those with disabilities, this includes Apprenticeships, Work Experience and Job Shadowing for a day. Ascent will continue to work towards maintaining our commitment to those with disabilities

A day in the life of an Ascent EFT QFI

As a Qualified Flying Instructor on the Elementary Flying Training (EFT) Squadron at RAF Cranwell and RAF Barkston Heath, you will be part of a team delivering world-class flying training to Military aircrew on the Grob 120TP ‘Prefect’.  This aircraft is a high performance single engine turbo-prop with full glass cockpit and retractable undercarriage.

As an EFT QFI you will.

• Instruct relevant aspects of the EFT syllabus to the highest of instructional standards.
  • The majority of the role consists of airborne instruction (General Handling including aerobatics, basic Instrument Flying and Low Level Visual Navigation conducted at 500 feet agl). The role will also include the delivery of phase briefs, technical lessons, practical demonstrations and synthetic training.
• Achieve and maintain a Military Instructor Category from the historic RAF Central Flying School who demand the highest of instructional standards.
• Conduct other tasks related to Prefect training as directed.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of EFT courseware.
• Have the opportunity to achieve advanced levels of Military Instructor categorisation and progression to teach advanced EFT elements such as Close Formation Flying.
• Be working in an environment which is heavily customer-focused ensuring Ascent provides a first-class service at all times.

What will make you successful?

You will ideally have significant experience as a civilian Flying Instructor (Aeroplanes) or experience gained as a previous military-qualified service pilot.  While you do not require any military experience, it would be advantageous if you were familiar with the military environment.

Qualifications and experience in Upset Recovery training and/or an Aerobatics Rating will be advantageous.

You should already be an excellent communicator and possess computer fluency skills (Microsoft Office).

You will also:

• Be able to demonstrate experience of working in collaboration with other teams.
• Have strong presentational skills.
• Be able to develop and update courseware with emerging ‘best practise’ and updates as required.
• Fully engage with the RAF and Ascent Safety Culture.

What can we offer you in return?

• Competitive salary-  As an A2 Category instructor you will earn up to £70000
• 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.