Inzpire – Chinook Mk6 Synthetic Training Instructor

Company: QinetiQ
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Location: Farnborough
Job Description:

Inzpire is a rapidly growing defence and technology company that designs, develops and delivers advanced defence training, products and services. The company has been recognized as Employer of the Year at the British Ex‑Forces in Business Awards 2023 and has received other industry accolades.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Chinook Mk6 Synthetic Training System Instructor to join our team based at RAF Odiham.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Deliver Chinook Mk6 synthetic training and ground instruction to whole crews.
  • Deliver mission training, including multi‑aircraft formations.
  • Provide mission planning and scenario preparation.
  • Develop, update, and maintain training syllabi in accordance with the Defence Systematic Approach to Training (DSAT).
  • Create and present after‑action review briefings.
  • Diagnose and assess crew skills.
  • Support STS training schedules.
  • Provide input to the ongoing development of courseware, training aids, sorties and lesson plans to optimise training and support achievement of objectives.

THE PERSON

We are seeking a highly experienced, suitably qualified and proactive individual with a ‘can do attitude’ and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Operational experience flying the Chinook MK4/5/6/6A with a minimum of 1000 hours (desirable).
  • Experience in NVD operations within 5 years of application.
  • Certified to UK CFS(H)QHI B1 or QHTI equivalent (A2 desirable).
  • Training Captain qualification considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
  • Management skills in a support helicopter training environment.
  • Evaluation and monitoring of student performance.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Chinook Instrument Rating Examiner (IRE).
  • Knowledge or experience of synthetic training delivery and use of synthetic threat systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant must be a UK national and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting, which may involve criminal record, security service and credit reference checks. A minimum UK residency of at least five years is normally required.

BENEFITS

  • 30 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays per year.
  • Uncapped paid leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation).
  • Company‑provided private medical and dental insurance.
  • QinetiQ Share Incentive Scheme.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
  • Annual profit‑and‑performance related pay scheme.
  • Death in service (four salary).
  • Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
  • Business travel insurance.
  • Tax‑efficient cycle‑to‑work and charitable giving schemes.
  • Tax‑efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Inzpire is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all employees. Selection decisions are based on merit, irrespective of race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic. The company is a Disability Confident committed employer, a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. It offers a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners who meet all advertised requirements.

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Posted: June 15th, 2026