AW101 Pilot Instructor

Job Description:

Our Leonardo Helicopters UK Flying Training Centre are recruiting for an AW101 Pilot Instructor to join them. As the AW101 Pilot Instructor, you will act as the Pilot SME in support of live and synthetic customer flying and training delivery. You will be responsible for the design and development of all training material to comply with Leonardo and MAA regulations and standards. In addition to this, you will oversee; simulator conversion flying, type conversion flying training, basic role flying training, for Pilots on AW101 aircraft types for various international customers. Please note most of the flying training is delivered at our UK Flying Training Centre in Yeovil, although there may be a requirement to deploy overseas to either deliver flying training or to support the customer's AW101 introduction into service.

What you will be doing as an AW101 Pilot Instructor;

• Support conduct of technical assessments and analysis of requirement with your customer as directed by your team leader
• Research and evaluate the technical content of the training material you either develop or approve for currency, accuracy and ease of applicability
• Support the development and content of all Flying Training Courses for the AW101 aircraft
• Deliver training to the customer to the required standard to meet fully the requirements and needs of the customer
• Review training materials against the product on a regular basis and update as authorised
• Ensure when delivering training that your individual and direct personal contact with the customer is of the highest engineering, professional and personal standards
• Ensure compliance with all extant non-flying related regulations and documentation and be responsible for the performance of the flying training in accordance with the Operations Manual and contract requirements
• Prepare and deliver student flight and ground tests and examinations and ensure that the highest possible standards of flying are achieved and maintained by students
• Completion of Instructors Flight Reports after every training sortie
• Support regular reviews of the Standardisation, Safety and Quality Systems, and make proposals for improving safety standards and efficiency in training
• Schedule and deliver the Flying Training Flying Programme to meet programme commitments
• Liaise with the Maintenance Organisation to make sure the training aircraft are available to meet the published Flying Programme
• Control and maintain the flying training documentation and records

What we need from you;

Essential Qualifications:

• Ex-UK military EH101 or AW101 QHI
• Minimum 1500hrs twin engine helicopter PIC
• Minimum QHI B1 (Instructor) 500hrs multi engine instruction

Highly Desirable Qualification:

• Ex UK Royal Navy / Royal Air Force Pilot 1500hrs on EH/AW101
• EH101 / AW101 QHI A2 500hrs airborne instruction
• Procedural Instrument Rated
• Performance Based Navigation trained
• NVGI
• CPL(H) + IR / ATPL(H)
• Previous involvement in course design and development
• Familiar with Defence System Approach to Training (DSAT)

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vett…

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIN Learning
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company, benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:
Onsite