Multi-Engine Qualified Synthetic Flying Instructor

A little bit about us

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

We want to attract and work with innovative, adaptable, and proactive people to help us achieve Our passion for training, helping our customers to realise their potential and deliver their Mission..

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 Qualified Synthetic Flying Instructor

As a Multi-Engine Qualified Synthetic Flying Instructor (ME QSFI) 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 team, keep reading to find out more details on this exciting role.

You will:

• Deliver instruction across the military Multi-Engine Pilot Training (MEPT) syllabus in all Phenom Ground Based Training Equipment – Full Flight Simulator; Flight Training Device; Part Task Trainer.
• Achieve and maintain a Central Flying School QSFI Category
• Deliver Classroom-based instruction across the MEPT syllabus including Mass Briefs and Tutorials
• Play a key role in Flight Safety actively engaging 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 multi-engine pilot – military or civilian
• You will hold a relevant instructional qualification – airborne or synthetic
• 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 QSFI Category
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver top quality training in the synthetic environment

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.