Aircrew Simulator Instructor

Morson Technical Services are currently looking to recruit an Aircrew Simulator Instructor to work at RNAS Yeovilton. This is a permanent role.

Job Title                                                      

Aircrew Simulator Instructor                         

SECTION 1 – JOB PURPOSE

To provide instruction to front and rear crew students on the Aircrew Training Equipment (ATE) and learning Content Management System (LCMS), making use of all other AW training equipment to deliver or enhance instruction as appropriate. To assist the authority in the development delivery of simulation training sorties.

SECTION 2 – MAIN ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

Simulator and Instructional Duties:

To fully assist the Lead Aircrew Instructor (LAI) with the achievement of all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

To conduct instructional tasks at any time within the contract training delivery period and rostered shift pattern. In principle, each training period shall consist of:

• A Mass Brief
• A pre-flight MATE briefing before an instructional ATE sortie.
• Instructional sorties iaw AW and/or Authority Simulator Lesson Plans.
• Post-sortie debrief.

To fully utilise all Training Capital Equipment (TCE) such as, but not limited to, ATE to deliver and debrief training sessions.

To perform the duties of an Instructor Operator Station (IOS) Operator including the development & programming of ATE scenarios and Training Initial Conditions (TICs) using all functionality found at the IOS.

To deliver NVD and IF instruction from the left hand seat

To achieve and maintain an up to date competence on Wildcat Mission Support System (WMSS).

To receive training, complete Staff Continuation Training (SCT) and Continued Personal Development (CPD) as required by Line Management.

To advise and guide the Authority during sortie development on ATE capabilities and the best way to achieve the sortie Training Objectives (TO).

To delivering presentations on Wildcat related subjects, when tasked.

To submit to annual re-certification checks for Competence to Instruct (CtoI) and other qualifications required to fulfil the role of an aircrew simulator instructor.

Reporting:

To complete post sortie reports for students as required by the Authority. Additionally, to produce periodic reports for the students when tasked.

To be a TMIS operator, recording training events, initiating and recording faults and assistance to Engineering in fault diagnosis as required.

Note deficiencies and errors in courseware and to record and report such departures in the approved format for corrective action to be taken; including the review of courseware for acceptance when required.

Training Service:

To deputise for the LAI, during absentia, when tasked.

To participate in the training of new instructors, at the direction of the LAI.

To undertake secondary duties as required by line management, including, but not limited to, visits.  Such duties will be related to or enhance the Wildcat Training Service provided to the Authority.

Provide full contribution to the Training Service reporting requirements.

To support the invigilation of formative & summative exams, normally outside of the particular role for which recruited.

To act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) at meetings and to participate in testing when required in support of equipment enhancements, either in the UK or overseas.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

A former military Rotary Wing pilot & QHI, trained at the Central Flying School, minimum B1 standard.

A military background, with a sound understanding of customer training requirements, processes and procedures.

Experience of working within a Military Rotary Wing training service and knowledge of the internal and external processes and procedures required to enable such a service.

An understanding of the complexities of delivering a Training Service against course training plans and of the management of multiple synthetic training devices (Aircrew and Maintenance).

Driving License.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to work unsupervised, to demanding deadlines.

Determination to develop a groundbreaking Training Service of the highest quality and standards.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience of dealing with a range of customers, inc Front Line Comd representatives.

Ability to seek out, implement and maintain, ‘Best Practice’ from all relevant AW training facilities.

PC literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.