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At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Flight Test Engineer Instructor at our MOD Boscombe Down site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.\nThe Role\n As a Flight Test Engineer Instructor you will harness your expertise to deliver high quality instruction on a wide range of topics to aspiring flight test professionals.\nDay-to-day, your instruction 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, while 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).\nYour responsibilities will include:\nDelivering and developing a range of long course and short course ground instruction and some in-flight instructional delivery to both Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer students\nAssessing and grading ETPS student flying and technical reporting as well as mentoring and providing constructive debriefing / feedback, thereby enhancing flight safety and accelerating learning\nContributing to the course development and modernisation of the ETPS course syllabi and driving continuous improvement\nEssential experience of the Flight Test Engineer Instructor:\nYou will possess broad and extensive experience within the flight test community\nYou will have the ability to teach on the ground and instruct in the air (FTEIs teach alongside TPIs in some airborne sorties) and possess the ability to clarify subject material that is inherently complex so that students of all nationalities can understand and then apply the associated principles\nYou will have a sound knowledge of aircraft performance, systems and stability & control and their testing, together with skilled use of typical software for the analysis and reporting of data in the flight test environment\nExperience of the UK MoD’s Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)\nEssential qualifications for the Flight Test Engineer Instructor:\nGraduate Flight Test Engineer from one of the 4 UK MoD-recognised Test Pilot Schools (ETPS, USNTPS, USAFTPS or EPNER) or equivalent standard thereof\nYou have an Engineering or Science degree coupled with at least 3 years actively working as a LFTE or equivalent on a range of significant modern flight test programmes\nMedically fit to gain a CAA Class 1 Medical\nWe value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.\nThis role is 37 hours per week based at MOD Boscombe Down. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.\nMOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UK’s aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.\nOur Recruitment Process:\nPlease note thatapplications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications. This vacancy will be closed when sufficient suitable applications are received\nAt QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing , and one of our recruitment team will contact you.\nMany roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.\nWhy Join QinetiQ?\nAs we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. 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