Ascent Flight Training
BFT Qualified Flying Instructor (Talent Pool)
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BFT Qualified Flying Instructor (Talent Pool)
Ascent Flight Training (Management) Ltd
Competitive Salary Full-time Permanent
A We’re building a talent pool for Basic Flying Training (BFT) Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) and Qualified Instructors (QIs) at RAF Valley, ensuring we have the right people ready to step into key roles as they become available.
Why Join the Talent Pool? RAF Valley is home to fast-paced, high-impact flying training. 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.
Who We’re Looking For:
Experienced pilots with a passion for developing military aviators of the future. Aircrew who thrive in structured, high-tempo training environments. Professionals committed to safety, precision, and instructional excellence.
Ready to shape the future of military aviation at Valley? Apply now to be considered for upcoming instructor roles and help us maintain the highest standards in flying training.
A Little Bit About Us
Ascent Flight Training is an established, yet growing aerospace and training company which operates across the UK, delivering flying training services to the UK Government.
We want to attract and work with innovative, adaptable and proactive people to help us achieve One Mission as One Team.
We offer the opportunity to work in a professional, dynamic and diverse environment within our Training Support Hub and on our operations sites.
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A day in the life of an Ascent BFT QFI
As a Qualified Flying Instructor on the Basic Flying Training (BFT) Squadron at RAF Valley you will part of a small niche team delivering world class flying training to Military and Ascent aircrew on the Texan TMk1.
You will
Instruct relevant aspects of the BFT syllabus to high instructional standards.
The majority of the role focuses on delivering airborne instruction but it may also include the delivery of phase briefs, technical lessons, practical demonstrations and synthetic events.
Conduct other tasks related to Texan TMk1 training as directed.
Assist Curriculum Design as Texan TMk1 Subject Matter Expert (SME) in development and maintenance of BFT courseware.
Have the opportunity to take part in innovation work for the future of UK MFTS.
What will make you successful?
You will have previous experience as a Qualified Flying Instructor pilot in the military environment. Qualifications and/or recommendations from the RAF Central Flying School will be essential.
Previous experience in a ‘Basic Flying Training’ role on a turbo-prop airframe would be extremely advantageous.
Above all else you will thrive when instructing students and helping them to strive for success.
You should already be an excellent communicator and you will be accustomed to working with different levels of ability so that you can nurture the full spectrum of students. You will be working in an environment which is heavily customer focused, ensuring the company provides a first class service at all times.
And you will also:
Have experience of multi-facetted flying disciplines, combining leadership and airmanship to provide a positive learning environment. Be able to demonstrate experience of working in collaboration with other teams. Have strong presentational skills, targeting a wide audience of varying abilities. Be able to develop and update courseware with emerging ‘best practise’ and updates as required. Fully engage with the RAF Safety Culture.
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What Can We Offer In Return
Equivalent to 25 days leave annual leave Private Health Care Flexible benefits Enhanced family friendly benefits Competitive salary Pension plan Secure onsite employee parking
Benefits
Competitive Salary Equivalent to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Extra days with length of service) Private AXA health care for you and your family Pension plan (Up to 6% matched) Life Assurance (Up to 3 times your annual salary) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 free and confidential legal and wellbeing advice) Annual reviews of your salary and individual learning and development plan Mental Health Support and subscription to the Unmind platform for you and a plus one
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