Expression of Interest - MQ-9B Pilot Instructor in Lincolnshire

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services. We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world‑class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions. We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next‑generation GECO military mission planning system.

Inzpire are looking for pilots to become MQ-9B (UK Protector RG1) Instructor Pilots at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. There is expected to be a significant increase in contractor flight crews over the next five years. We welcome applications from suitable candidates available to commence roles in 2026. The contract is expected to start mid to late 2026 (subject to change).

We are interested in applicants with the following qualifications:

• 500+ hours military flying as a pilot (uncrewed qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years).

If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award‑winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV. Please note that we are part of the QinetiQ group and you will be taken to the QinetiQ careers website in order to complete your application.

Benefits include:

• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped paid leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
• QinetiQ Share Incentive Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
• Death in service (x4 salary).
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance.
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.

Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic. We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.