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P-8A Pilot Instructor

Boeing
Lossiemouth
11 months ago
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Job Description

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,500 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including many training services. As the company grows we have a need to expand our current Training Capability in the Fixed Wing domain. This is an exciting time to join a growing team of training experts.

We are looking for for 2 x OCU Pilot Instructors to join our team. The P-8A Pilot Instructors will be based at the P-8A Training Centre in RAF Lossiemouth. Reporting to the Boeing P-8A Training Delivery Manager via the Lead Pilot instructor delivering simulator training for P8 pilot customer training. 

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience within the defence flying training domain as a qualified flight training instructor. Prior experience with the P-8A is highly desirable as is previous Boeing 737 type rated experience. 

Responsibilities:

Deliver training for P-8A simulator and ground training in accordance with company standards, customer requirements and MAA regulatory guidelines. Develop and conduct simulator and ground school pilot instruction. Develop training tools and techniques to support customer requirements. Apply instructor led training and computer based training techniques and methodologies. Coordinate training, apply standardised teaching techniques, carry out demonstrations when required and apply evaluation procedures and methods in order to comply with appropriate military and civilian regulatory agencies to achieve contractual standards and certification requirements. Evaluate/examine the competence of students in accordance with company and customer regulatory requirements. Identifying and correcting conditions and behaviors that affect employee, public, and customer safety; upholding safety standards; demonstrating proactive safety culture leadership. Other relevant activities, as directed by the Boeing

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 mindset 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 Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year Pension Plan with up to 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 on-going personal and career development Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

The ideal candidate will be a multi-engine fixed wing Pilot (preferably ex-military) with large aircraft, multi-engine / multi crew experience.

Essential Requirements:

Pilot OCU Instructor must be a B737 Type Rated Instructor (TRI) or Simulator Flight Instructor (SFI) Have successfully completed the Aircrew Instructors' Course (AIC), or civilian equivalent Have the ability to communicate with personnel from multiple skill areas, cultures and functions. IT proficient specifically Microsoft Office applications Skill and ability to: collect, organise and analyze data; summarise findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources Other appropriate background, experience and qualifications may be deemed acceptable The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance

These roles are subject to contract award

Relocation and visa sponsorship is not available.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.Relocation:No relocation availableExport Control Requirement:Safety Sensitive:This is not a safety sensitive positionContingent Upon Award ProgramThis position is not contingent upon program awardExperience Level:Individual Contributor - 4Job Type:RegularJob Code:6SVAI4 (G44)

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