Chinook Instructor in Benson, United Kingdom

About This Role

We are currently recruiting for our experience military helicopter simulator team at RAF Benson. The team provide Instruction on the Chinook, Merlin, and Puma platforms.

This exciting opportunity available is to teach on our Chinook Simulator – one of the most versatile helicopters that can be operated from land bases or ships in a diverse range of environments. With advanced technology you could be instrumental in training the future military pilots on this state-of-the-art aircraft working for a global company.

The successful candidate will be responsible for training from aircraft type conversion of ab-initio students to teaching and mentoring crews across the full spectrum of the aircraft’s capabilities, techniques, and tactics within immersive realistic environmental and operational scenarios by both day and night. As a result 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:

• 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)

• Chinook instruction experience

• Good leadership and teaching skills

• Excellent Communication skills

• Good IT skills

What else is needed?

• Right to work in the UK

• Ability to obtain, or hold current UK security clearance

Location:

RAF Benson, Oxfordshire

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

About us

With over 10,000 employees located in 35 countries, CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets. To learn more: www.cae.com

Security requirements

You must be able to obtain or transfer SC clearance (likely to require 5 years of UK residency). You may also be able to transfer non-UK security clearance from overseas.

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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 Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As “One CAE,” we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com .