Qualified Synthetic Mission Aircrew Instructor Electronic Warfare (QSMAI - EW)

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 Mission Aircrew Instructor, Electronic Warfare (QSMAI – EW)

As a Qualified Synthetic Mission Aircrew Instructor, Electronic Warfare (QSMAI – EW) you will be joining Ascent at a very exciting time as we progress the implementation of the Future ISTAR Rear Crew Training System (FIRCTS).

Initially you will be seconded to the Combine Test Team where you will use your specialist knowledge to develop advanced courseware, bespoke training solutions utilising advanced training equipment and high-fidelity mission simulator exercises.

During this period, you will build relationships with stakeholders in FIRCTS including the existing cadre of instructors at 45 Squadron and Ascent colleagues at RAF Cranwell and similarly at 750 Naval Air Squadron (750NAS) at RNAS Culdrose.

You will be a key part of the implementation of and transition to FIRCTS; using your knowledge of and qualification on the new mission system and sensors to convert the existing team to the new aircraft, ground-based training equipment (GBTE) and courseware.

Following the transition, you will become a member of the FIRCTS instructor cadre and training ab initio trainees at RAF Cranwell delivering synthetic and classroom instruction.

You will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of working routines whilst in the CTT including, travel to sites, working from home and regular contact with 45 Sqn and 750 NAS. With a broad range of work developing and testing courseware, Instructor and trainee guides and getting to know and fully understand the new equipment and training system. 

If you are interested in joining our exceptional team, keep reading to find out more details on this exciting role.

You will:

• Initially become a member of the Training Design Team.
• Form the leading edge of the technical advice to the Combined Testing Team.
• Work in partnership with our Customer, Aircrew Training Specialists and our Media and Courseware team and other stakeholders to ensure that the FIRCTS programme is successful.
• Be part of a team that will lead the implementation and conversion to the new system.
• Become part of the mission aircrew training team based at Cranwell, as a synthetic and ground instructor, offering a diverse set of specialist courses.

What will make you successful?

You will already have a breadth of instructional and operational experience, having been involved in the training of Weapon Systems Operators (WSOp) EW mission aircrew previously. You will thrive when working with stakeholders across a multitude of areas and in the CTT you will ensure your experience and knowledge is used to shape the future of EW mission aircrew training.

You will love working in an environment where effective training and trainee experience is at the forefront of what you do, being able to shape and influence a positive solution, implement it and then be part of its future. You will know the importance of being able to work successfully in situations that can often be pressured.  You will have strong communication skills and in-turn be able to confidently scrutinise the needs of the customer to achieve the best outcome.

You will know the importance of being able to produce work that is of a consistent quality, to a deadline.

And you will also:

• Have experience in operation of airborne mission systems and sensors
• Have experience in the delivery of flying training as a Qualified Instructor
• Be able to demonstrate experience of working in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Have strong vision for the work that is to be produced and be able to deliver that work
• Be able to demonstrate courage and the ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Have extensive knowledge in the application and use of DSAT techniques
• An appropriate degree or equivalent professional qualification/experience

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.