Flight Dynamics and Performance Instructor

At QinetiQ, we are committed to leading the field in aviation innovation! We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and qualified Flight Dynamics and Performance Instructor to join our ETPS team of instructors training  the next generation of aviation test professionals at Boscombe Down.

MOD Boscombe Down is the home of ETPS and is a unique operational site that features the longest military runway in the UK, alongside other state-of-the-art facilities, such as The Night Vision test house, the environmental hangar and the UAS test hangar. This is not just a workplace; it’s a hub of innovation where you will collaborate with a highly experienced team of flight test instructors.

What you’ll be doing as a Flight Dynamics and Performance Instructor

As a Flight Dynamics and Performance Instructor, you will harness your expertise to deliver exemplary academic instruction on topics of flight dynamics and performance to aspiring flight test professionals.

Your instructional and teaching abilities will be crucial in ensuring that we continue to deliver world class training to a wide range of students from around the world, whilst also contributing to a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team of highly qualified Flight Test Engineer Instructors (FTEIs), Test Pilot instructors (TPIs), and Theoretical Knowledge Instructors (TKIs).

You will deliver instructional sessions, both in person and on-line, on the theoretical knowledge aspects of a wide range of topics to aspiring and practising flight test professionals including Test Pilot, Flight Test Engineer and Evaluator Aircrew students from around the world.

You will play a leading role in the continuing high standards of aviation safety inherent in ETPS and QinetiQ Civil Flying Organisation (QCFO) flying operations.

There may be the opportunity to be involved with other test activity e.g. within the QinetiQ’s Flight Test Organisation (QFTO) contributing to developing solutions that enhance the operational effectiveness of the UK’s defence capabilities.

You will have a willingness to travel in both the UK and overseas to participate in course activities as required.

What we are looking for in a Flight Dynamics and Performance Instructor

• You have an Aeronautical Engineering or Science degree coupled with at least at 5 years post graduate experience in either the study, teaching or application of Aerospace Engineering. Or graduated from one of the 4 UK MoD-recognised Test Pilot Schools (ETPS, USNTPS, USAFTPS or EPNER) or equivalent standard thereof.
• You will contribute to the development of the ETPS course syllabi thus driving continuous improvement and assist in development of future ETPS and QinetiQ facilities for teaching flight test professionals.
• You will possess a sound knowledge of aircraft performance, systems and stability & control and their testing and be skilled with using typical software used for the analysis of data in the flight test environment and be an experienced user of MATLAB and Simulink.
• Hold a teaching/instructional qualification and have experience of using synthetics and simulation in flight test programmes.
• Experience in some or all of the following would be advantageous civil or military flying qualities certification, rotary of fixed wing, developing or evaluating modern flight control systems, fast jet test and evaluation, heavy aircraft test and evaluation plus experience undertaking rotary wing test and evaluation and undertaking integrated avionics evaluation.

What we can offer you

When you join QinetiQ, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
• Our annual leave benefit allows most employees to buy up to five days of additional leave.
• We proudly support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and the local community.

Security

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum:

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.

Reasonable adjustments

if you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our recruiter confidentially to discuss the available options.

Why join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here.   
Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits.  You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. 

About QinetiQ

As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.