Boeing Tactical Instructor (Flight Training)

Job Description

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Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is looking for Boeing Tactical Instructors to work at Wattisham Airfield, (Suffolk) UK.

BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to UK defence customers, including many training services. This is an exciting time to become part of our growing team as we enhance our Training Capability for the Apache AH-64E helicopter.

In this role, you will deliver Apache AH-64E weapons and electronic warfare training to BDUK’s military aircrew customer, directly supporting the Military Synthetic Training Instructors. You will be responsible for the daily delivery of customer training within the new state of the art Longbow Crew Trainer (LCT) simulators. All AH-64E simulator conversion trainings will be provided and tailored to the successful candidate needs and can include both technical and/or instructor development training.

In this position you will be required to work ‘early’ and ‘late’ work routines of eight-hour duration to cover an extended working day of 07:00 to 21:45 hrs. You will also be required to support military exercises, with a maximum of ten working days per annum working away from the Wattisham site within mainland United Kingdom.

The job will be varied, and it is highly likely that no two days will be the same. While we work in agile and dynamic engineering environments, your wellbeing is important to us, and we strive to find a healthy life balance and ethical team culture with a strong emphasis on openness, inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, safety and first-time quality.

Position Responsibilities:

Conduct instructional sorties on the AH-64E Longbow Crew Trainer (LCT) including:

• Pre sortie briefing

• Post sortie debriefing plus report writing

• Post sortie administrative actions

• Gain and maintain proficiency in the LCT and associated systems

• Development of tactical synthetic training scenarios

• Assistance in the delivery of synthetic tactical scenarios

• Management and design of Electronic Warfare Mission Data

• Delivery of Range Safety Test and Annual Weapons Test

• Delivery of Range Conducting Officer and Range Conducting Officer (Instructor) courses

• Delivery of Airborne Forward Air Controller (AbFAC) training (ground and synthetic)

• Delivery of vehicle recognition training

• Conduct reviews and development of courseware

• Maintaining a high level of proficiency in instructional methods, and knowledge of aircraft systems

• Understanding the basic concepts of military manuals, standards, engineering data and related documentation

• Developing solutions, in collaboration with other team members and in accordance with established procedure and policies/guidelines. Implements endorsed changes as directed

• Pursuing continuous process improvements

• Demonstrating and championing the Boeing Values

• Collaborating, being accountable and placing the customer first

• Demonstrating the Boeing Behaviours

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Several years of flying experience as a Military Rotary Wing Pilot

• Airborne weapon or electronic warfare instructor qualification

Preferred Qualification (Desired but non-essential Skills/Experience):

• Recent AH-64E experience is highly desirable however applications from Mk1 Apache or non-Apache pilots with recent instructional, or synthetic training experience will also be considered

• General instructor experience in academic and theoretical topics is also highly desirable

• Experience of synthetic training is beneficial

What Boeing offers you:

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year

• Pension Plan with 10% employer contribution

• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week

• 6x annual salary life insurance

• Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development

• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

• Parental leave options available

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to acquire Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 30, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.