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Job Specification

Single Engine Flying Instructor (Talent Pool)

Ascent Flight Training (Management) Ltd
Competitive Salary Full-time Permanent

We’re building a talent pool for Elementary Flying Training (EFT) Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) at RAF Cranwell, ensuring we have the right people ready to step into key roles as they become available.

Why Join the Talent Pool? By joining our talent pool, you’ll be first in line when opportunities arise to deliver world-class instruction in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

How It Works:

  • Apply and Interview: If successful, you’ll be added to our talent pool for up to 12 months.
  • Stay Notified: As roles open, we’ll contact you based on your availability and our operational needs.
  • Confirm Your Interest: You’ll have the opportunity to express interest before any formal offer is made.


A day in the life of an EFT QFI

As a Qualified Flying Instructor on the Elementary Flying Training (EFT) Squadron at RAF Cranwell and RAF Barkston Heath, you will be part of a team delivering world-class flying training to Military aircrew on the Grob 120TP ‘Prefect’.  This aircraft is a high-performance single engine turbo-prop with full glass cockpit and retractable undercarriage. The syllabus is similar to the CAA PPL(A), so if you can teach PPL then you can teach EFT!

As an EFT QFI you will.

  • Instruct relevant aspects of the EFT syllabus to the highest of instructional standards.
  • Much of the role consists of airborne instruction (General Handling including aerobatics, basic Instrument Flying and Low-Level Visual Navigation conducted at 500 feet agl). The role will also include the delivery of phase briefs, technical lessons, practical demonstrations and synthetic training.
  • Achieve and maintain a Military Instructor Category from the historic RAF Central Flying School who demand the highest of instructional standards.
  • Conduct other tasks related to Prefect training as directed.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of EFT courseware.
  • Achieve advanced levels of Military Instructor categorisation and progression to teach advanced EFT elements such as Close Formation Flying.
  • Be working in an environment which is heavily customer-focused ensuring Ascent always provides a first-class service.

Salary: Starting at £55,500, increasing to £61,500 on completion of training and £71,000 when fully qualified. Advanced qualification attracts a salary of £76,000.


What will make you successful?

You will ideally have significant experience as a Flying Instructor (Aeroplanes) or experience gained as a previous military-qualified service pilot.  While you do not require any military experience, it would be advantageous if you were familiar with the military environment – though this is not essential.


Qualifications and Experience

Essential: Unrestricted Class One Medical. CPL(A), FI(A) and Instrument Rating and 500 hours Flying Experience, or Military Equivalent.

Desirable: Aerobatics Rating

Candidates who do not meet the essential requirements are encouraged to apply if they are on a pathway to achieve the requirements in the future. We can still place you in the Talent Pool until you have the required qualifications and there is a vacant position.

Due to current visa regulations, we’re unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

You should already be an excellent communicator and possess computer fluency skills with Microsoft Office.

You will also:

  • Be able to demonstrate experience of working in collaboration with other teams.
  • Have strong presentational skills.
  • Be able to develop and update courseware with emerging ‘best practise’ and updates as required.
  • Fully engage with the RAF and Ascent Safety Culture.

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By checking this box, you opt in to Ascent Flight Training retaining your personal data in its talent pool for the purpose of considering you for future employment opportunities. This consent is entirely optional, and you may withdraw it at any time by contacting the organisation. Your data will be processed in accordance with UK data protection legislation and Ascent Flight Training’s Privacy Notice.
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An individual’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to the role for which they are applying. All cases will be examined on an individual basis. If you have answered yes, please provide details of your criminal record in the space here:.
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