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Apache AH64-E Flight Simulator Instructor-1

Middle Wallop, England Job ID JR2025449781 Category Engineering Post Date Apr. 09, 2025
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Job Description

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,700 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 AH64-E helicopter.   We are looking to hire an Apache AH64-E Simulator Instructor to work at our Middle Wallop site, joining the simulator instructor team, to deliver Apache AH64-E synthetic training to 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) 

The job will be varied, and it is highly likely than no two days will be the same. While we work in agile and dynamic engineering environments, your well-being 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 AH64-E 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
  • Gain and maintain Instrument Rating Examiner (IRE) status
  • Gain and maintain proficiency in the LCT and associated systems
  • Deliver classroom based aircraft technical training
  •  Conduct reviews and assist in the development of courseware
  • Maintain a high level of proficiency in instructional methods, and knowledge of aircraft systems
  • Understand the basic concepts of 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. Implement endorsed changes as directed
  • Pursue continuous process improvements
  • Demonstrate and champion the Boeing Values
  • Collaborate, be accountable and place the customer first
  • Demonstrate the Boeing Behaviours

Essential Experience:

  • The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance

Preferred Experience:

  • Ideally you will have flying experience as a Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI) or as a Qualified Service Pilot
  • Front line recent Apache experience is desirable, however applications from other Qualified Service Pilots with or without recent instructional, or synthetic training experience are very welcome.  Applications from civilian pilots are also welcome, but would require significant instructional experience. (All AH64-E simulator conversion training will be provided to the successful candidate)
  •  General instructor experience in academic and theoretical topics is preferred
  •  Experience of synthetic training is beneficial

What Boeing offers you:

  • The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer for this role:
  •   Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
  • Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
  • Inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  • Pension Plan with 10% employer contribution
  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
  • 6x annual salary life insurance
  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives  


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 18, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

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

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)


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.

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  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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