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Job Description

Job Title: Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) Lead
Location: Marham / On-site
Salary: £115,000
 
Responsibilities:
  • Manage and develop a team of aircrew instructors.
  • Deliver F-35 pilot ground school training.
  • Develop immersive training environments using new technologies.
  • Ensure training governance and follow instructor qualification processes.
  • Oversee Student Pilot Conversion training.
  • Maintain technical authority for aircrew ground school and synthetic training.
  • Manage team finances, including utilization, overtime, travel, and absence.
  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
Skills and ExperienceEssential:
  • Fast Jet aircrew instructional qualification and experience.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
  • Understanding of synthetic training requirements and programs.
  • Excellent communication, IT, and presentation skills.
Desirable:
  • Prior F-35 Lightning Front Line Pilot; QFI or QWI.
  • Knowledge of Lightning aircraft and customer training processes.
Benefits:
  • Competitive pension scheme.
  • Employee share plans.
  • Flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.
  • Green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts.
  • Potential annual incentive.
Additional Information:
  • Inclusive culture valuing diversity and merit.
  • Support for candidates with disabilities or health conditions.
  • Security and export control restrictions apply.