À propos de ce poste
Join our military helicopter simulator training team at RAF Benson, delivering training across the Chinook, Merlin and possible future platforms.
This opportunity focuses on instruction within the Chinook HC Mk6A Dynamic Mission Simulator (DMS), supporting the development of military aircrew through realistic training scenarios. The successful candidate will deliver simulator-based instruction, assessment, and mentoring to students and operational crews across a broad range of operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery
Deliver whole-crew training in the Chinook HC Mk6A Dynamic Mission Simulator (DMS) and Tactical Control Centre.
Convert ab-initio students from aircraft type training to operational deployment,
Teach and mentor crews across the aircraft’s capabilities, techniques and tactics using realistic day and night scenarios.
Plan, brief, set up and conduct simulator sorties from the Instructor Operating Station (IOS) or Tactical Control Centre (TCC).
Deliver instruction in aircraft systems, emergency drills, principles of flight, standard operating procedures and other subjects within the approved conversion syllabus.
Provide instruction relevant to single-aircraft and multi-aircraft operations.
Act as a role-player during training, including the provision of air traffic control, supporting players and additional crew roles.
Support training on other aircraft types from the TCC where appropriate.
Assessment and Debriefing
Assess trainee and crew performance against the required standard.
Use the Digital Recording and Playback system to support effective crew debriefing.
Complete post-sortie documentation, including trainee performance reports and entries within the Training Management Information System.
Instruct and assess Crew Resource Management principles.
Safety and Training Management
Manage training events safely, effectively and efficiently.
Ensure the safety of personnel within the DMS and provide safety briefs where required.
Report flight safety trends and occurrences to the appropriate senior instructor and submit a DASOR where necessary.
Inform the Senior Instructor, their deputy, the Military Liaison Officer or other stakeholders of faults or delays that may affect a DMS sortie or the published training schedule.
Professional Standards
Maintain an appropriate level of handling and non-handling knowledge and skill to support training, testing, evaluation, visits and fault-finding.
Maintain professional knowledge across the full spectrum of Support Helicopter operations.
Use relevant mission planning and ground support systems to support the delivery of training.
Undertake periodic standardisation checks by RAF Central Flying School (CFS) staff, Joint Aviation Command Aviation Standards, and internal CAE examiners.
Complete mandated training and attend relevant courses as directed by the Senior Instructor, Chief Instructor and/or Customer and Operational Services Manager.
Training Development
Design and develop Squadron Training Modules as directed by the Senior Instructor.
Originate and amend courseware as required.
Review and amend publications where appropriate.
Additional Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Ex-military Central Flying School (CFS) accredited B1 or higher Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI).
Relevant military helicopter instructional experience.
Demonstrated training, coaching, and mentoring capability.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Leadership and teamworking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant IT systems.
Ability to obtain, transfer, or currently hold the required security clearance.
Eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Applicants requiring company-sponsored UK Security Clearance must normally have resided continuously in the UK for the previous five years, in accordance with current clearance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Chinook HC Mk6A operational or instructional experience.
Experience delivering simulator-based military aircrew training.
Experience supporting mission planning systems and tactical training environments.
Instrument Rating Examiner qualifications or eligibility to obtain the qualification.
Experience developing military training syllabi, courseware, or instructional materials.
À CAE, notre mission est claire : contribuer à rendre le monde plus sécuritaire. Depuis près de 80 ans, nous faisons progresser l’innovation en simulation, en formation et en préparation aux missions afin de soutenir des opérations critiques partout dans le monde. Grâce à des technologies avancées, nous aidons nos clients à travailler plus intelligemment, plus rapidement et de façon plus durable. Joignez‑vous à une organisation guidée par sa raison d’être, où les idées audacieuses sont encouragées, où la collaboration fait avancer les choses et où votre développement alimente notre réussite commune.
Régulier
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Déclaration de confidentialité
Nous utilisons parfois des outils appuyés par l’IA pour soutenir l’évaluation des candidatures, tout en gardant une prise de décision entièrement humaine. CAE remercie tous les candidats de leur intérêt. Toutefois, seules les personnes dont le profil et l’expérience répondent aux exigences du poste seront contactées.
