Senior Flight Instructor/ Site Lead
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11719
L6155I/ Senior Flight Instructor/ Site Lead
RAF Odiham
MST LT - Engineering
Description of Business Environment:
Lockheed Martin UK Mission Systems and Training (MST) is a leading provider of training
and logistics support for military customers. MST is the Prime Contractor responsible the
Chinook Mk6 Synthetic Training System (STS) which will deliver mission specific training
to RAF Chinook crews at RAF Odiham. The contract involves the design, manufacture,
delivery, operation and through-life provision of a Chinook Mk 6 STS located at RAF
Odiham. Normal business will involve providing instruction during the core working day
however, there may be a requirement to extend the working day and therefore the role
may involve an element of shift work.
Specific Job Description:
Instructs pilots in flight procedures and techniques in ground school courses and flight
training. Prepares lesson plans. Acts as a subject matter expert by applying advanced
technical concepts in the area of aviation and provides assistance in creation of training
material. Assists in the preparation of schedules, maintenance of training records and
ensures that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each
student. Evaluates and monitors student's performance. This position is typically
represented by an experienced pilot.
Specific Job Description:
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This role is for the Senior Flight Instructor at the RAF Odiham STS facility who
will also be required to act as the Lockheed Martin Site Lead: The role will
involve;
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Development of a training syllabus in accordance with the Defence Systematic
Approach to Training (DSAT) as per JSP 822
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Development of Flight Mission profiles specific to the Chinook Defence Forces’
operational role
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Delivery of flight training, assessment and crew debriefing
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Acting as on site manager for a team of flight instructors and simulator
maintainers, in order to deliver the contracted mission sortie output and facility
availabilty
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Maintaining an accurate record of contracted training sortie output, and
availability of training equipment and facility
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Maintain a qualified and productive staff at the RAF Odiham facility
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This job description does not purport to cover all aspects of the job holder’s
duties but is intended to be indicative of the main areas of responsibility
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Recent operational experience of flying the Chinook MK4 (with an ability to convert to
the MK6 airframe)
Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI)
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with Instructional Systems Design, including
training task analysis and development, writing objectives and test questions, media
rationale and selection, evaluation development
Good communication skills - verbal and written
Proficient use of computer systems
Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel or equivalent
Good interpersonal skills and ability to lead a small delivery team with minimum
supervision
Must be capable of obtaining a UK Security Clearance
Desirable But Not Essential Skills:
Recent operational experience of flying the Chinook Mk6 airframe
Qualified Helicopter Tactical Instructor
Project Management qualification such as PRINCE 2
Knowledge including courseware design for SCORM and Learning Management
System implementation.
Experience designing and developing computer-aided instruction, interactive
courseware, and other computer-based training products in accordance with MoD
standards.
RAF or other UK MoD technical/training experience
Standard Job Description:
Instructs pilots in flight procedures and techniques in ground school courses and flight
training. Prepares lesson plans. Acts as a subject matter expert by applying advanced
technical concepts in the area of aviation and provides assistance in creation of training
material. Assists in the preparation of schedules, maintenance of training records and
ensures that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each
student. Evaluates and monitors student's performance. This position is typically
represented by an experienced pilot.
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
Ideally require Bachelors degree from an accredited college and capability typically
achieved through extensive professional experience. Will also consider individuals with
equivalent experience / combined education. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.