Chinook Flight Instructor

About This Role

This role focuses on instructing military aircrew for Chinook HC Mk6A aircraft using a Dynamic Mission Simulator (DMS), supporting their development through realistic training scenarios. It involves delivering simulator-based instruction, assessment, and mentoring to students and operational crews across a broad range of operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver whole-crew training in the Chinook HC Mk6A Dynamic Mission Simulator (DMS) and Tactical Control Centre
• Convert ab-initio students from aircraft type training to operational deployment
• Teach and mentor crews across the aircraft’s capabilities, techniques, and tactics using realistic day and night scenarios
• Plan, brief, set up, and conduct simulator sorties from the Instructor Operating Station (IOS) or Tactical Control Centre (TCC)
• Deliver instruction in aircraft systems, emergency drills, principles of flight, standard operating procedures, and other subjects within the approved conversion syllabus
• Provide instruction relevant to single-aircraft and multi-aircraft operations
• Act as a role-player during training, including the provision of air traffic control, supporting players, and additional crew roles
• Support training on other aircraft types from the TCC where appropriate
• Assess trainee and crew performance against the required standard
• Use the Digital Recording and Playback system to support effective crew debriefing
• Complete post-sortie documentation, including trainee performance reports and entries within the Training Management Information System
• Instruct and assess Crew Resource Management principles
• Manage training events safely, effectively, and efficiently
• Ensure the safety of personnel within the DMS and provide safety briefs where required
• Report flight safety trends and occurrences to the appropriate senior instructor and submit a DASOR where necessary
• Inform the Senior Instructor, their deputy, the Military Liaison Officer, or other stakeholders of faults or delays that may affect a DMS sortie or the published training schedule
• Maintain an appropriate level of handling and non-handling knowledge and skill to support training, testing, evaluation, visits, and fault-finding
• Maintain professional knowledge across the full spectrum of Support Helicopter operations
• Use relevant mission planning and ground support systems to support the delivery of training
• Undertake periodic standardisation checks by RAF Central Flying School (CFS) staff, Joint Aviation Command Aviation Standards, and internal CAE examiners
• Complete mandated training and attend relevant courses as directed by the Senior Instructor, Chief Instructor, and/or Customer and Operational Services Manager
• Design and develop Squadron Training Modules as directed by the Senior Instructor
• Originate and amend courseware as required
• Review and amend publications where appropriate
• Operate the IOS or TCC on an aircraft type for which they are not qualified (in exceptional circumstances)
• Deliver CBT or computer-aided instruction in ground school on an aircraft type for which they are qualified when the Ground School Instructor is unavailable (in exceptional circumstances)

Requirements

• Ex-military Central Flying School (CFS) accredited B1 or higher Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI)
• Relevant military helicopter instructional experience
• Demonstrated training, coaching, and mentoring capability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership and teamworking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant IT systems
• Ability to obtain, transfer, or currently hold the required security clearance
• Eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom
• Must normally have resided continuously in the UK for the previous five years for company-sponsored UK Security Clearance

Nice to have:

• Chinook HC Mk6A operational or instructional experience
• Experience delivering simulator-based military aircrew training
• Experience supporting mission planning systems and tactical training environments
• Instrument Rating Examiner qualifications or eligibility to obtain the qualification
• Experience developing military training syllabi, courseware, or instructional materials

Important Details

• Schedule: training delivered at RAF Benson

About the Company

CAE drives innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide, helping to make the world a safer place. They leverage advanced technologies to empower customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably.