Flight Simulator Instructor

Overview

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Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2100 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 with the Apache AH-64E helicopter. This is an exciting time to join a growing team of training experts.

We are looking to hire an Apache AH-64E Simulator Instructor to work at our Wattisham site in Suffolk, to deliver Apache AH-64E synthetic training to BDUK military customer aircrew. This is a challenging and rewarding position where you will join a growing team of Boeing Instructors and 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 training will be provided to the successful candidate. This will be tailored to the needs of the successful candidate but can include both technical and/or instructor development training.

As a BDUK employee, you may have access to flexible working arrangements, benefits packages, employee incentive programs and study assistance. You will also have access to many resources that you will be able to access in order to inform and support your development throughout your career with us. 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.

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 (system fault reporting and time keeping)
• Utilizing other Part Task Trainers (PTTs) to deliver training as required
• To gain and maintain Instrument Rating Examiner (IRE) status
• Gain and maintain proficiency in the LCT and associated systems
• Deliver classroom training
• Conduct reviews and development of courseware
• Maintain a high level of proficiency in instructional methods, and knowledge of aircraft systems
• Understand the basic concepts military manuals, standards, engineering data and related documentation
• Develop solutions, in collaboration with other team members and in accordance with established procedure and policies/guidelines. Implements endorsed changes as directed
• Pursues continuous process improvements
• Demonstrate and champion the Boeing Values
• Collaborate, be accountable and place the customer first
• Demonstrates the Boeing Behaviours

Preferred Requirements

• Ideally you will have several years of flying experience as an Apache pilot. 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.

Essential Requirements

• The ability to obtain security clearance is essential

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 23, 2025

Additional Information

• Export Control Details: Non – US based job
• 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: 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.