Qualified Observer Instructor

Job title:

Qualified Observer Instructor

Company

Serco

Job description

Qualified Observer Instructor
RNAS Culdrose, Helston, Cornwall
Competitive salary plus benefitsSerco have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Observer Instructor (QOI) to join our team based at RNAS Culdrose. This role will deliver ground-based observer, aircrewman and pilot training as required for Merlin Helicopter Force (MHF). We’re proud to deliver the AESES (Air Engineering and Aviation Support) contract at RNAS Culdrose, supporting activities ranging from the repair and maintenance of military aircraft to off-aircraft support services. Culdrose is one of the Navy’s two principal air bases, and one of the busiest military airfields in the UK. This vital role will form part of the Merlin Training Facility, with the capacity to support at other military establishments as required.The QOI will be responsible for training and support for the following training/courses:

• Ab-initio observer conversion to type (CTT) and conversion to role (CTR).
• Ab-initio aircrewman and pilot CTT and CTR.
• Instructor standardisation.
• Rotary Wing Test Squadron (RWTS) Mk2 Familiarisation.
• Mk 1 to Mk2 conversion.
• Merlin Refresher training.
• Maritime Counter Terrorism (MCT).
• Night Vision Device (NVD).
• Defensive Aids Suite (DAS).
• Merlin Simulator Operator training.
• Tailored training to support high readiness tasking.
• Minimum Annual Simulator Time Training (MAST).

Other Accountabilities:

• Action any additional administration office duties that arise.
• Act as Duty MTF Officer when required.
• Host Visits.
• Attend and support the Flight Safety Committee, Training Meetings and Standardisation Meetings
• Ensure the Serco AESAS Support Manager is made aware of all business risks.
• Ensure best practice and assurance of regulatory compliance by the utilisation of DASOR, Assure and any other reporting medium to capture and communicate findings and actions from engineering, safety and near miss events.
• Monitor hazards and ensuring risks, and issues are identified and quantified.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and associated programmes when required.
• Remain flexible and carry out any other tasks within their capabilities and experience in support of the Contract as directed by the Contract Director or their representative.

What you’ll need to do the role:

• Must have minimum B1 Grade with at least 500 hours Merlin HM Mk 1 or 2 and 300 instructional hours (simulated or airborne across aircraft types). Desirable A2/A1 Grade
• A thorough and good working knowledge of the following:
• Completed a Maintenance Human Factors Course.
• Cleared to Secret UK Eyes only.
• To be compliant in Defence Systems Approach (DSAT) compliant in JSP 822.
• To be Defence Train the Trainer Qualified.
• Previous people management experience
• A good capability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining operational outputs.

What we offer:

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this . We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click .Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.#defencejobs

Expected salary

Location

Helston, Cornwall

Job date

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:15:50 GMT

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