Inzpire - Expression of Interest - Helicopter Tactics Instructors

THE COMPANY 

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions.  We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

THE ROLE

Due to the success and growth of Inzpire, we are seeking two Aircrew Instructors to deliver basic and advanced ground and simulator tactical training to aircrew from across Europe. Your primary place of work will be Air Base No1 Sintra, Portugal, with the remainder of your time being UK based. We will consider all types of flexible working to cover the two positions. The role will be varied but you can expect to join a team instructors dedicated to the development of aircrew with varied experience levels for up to 110 days or 22 weeks of the year. 

The role includes, but not limited to, supporting the current Portuguese Air Force (PAF) contract and the future Multinational Helicopter Training Centre (MHTC) contract delivering: 

• Classroom-based training as appropriate to the role in order to support a mixture of the Helicopter Tactics Course (HTC), Helicopter Tactics Instructors Course (HTIC), Composite Air Operations (COMAO) Course and Electronic Warfare (EW) courses. 

• Provide SME input into mission planning cycles, manage simulator missions and provide after action reviews in line with the customer requirements. 

• Support to other company projects where appropriate. 

All travel and subsistence will be paid for by the company, and an overseas allowance is provided in line with UK government rates. 

THE PERSON

We are seeking highly experienced, suitably qualified and proactive individuals with a ‘can do attitude’ capable of working with minimal supervision in small teams who are not afraid to contribute their own suggestions and ideas. It is essential that candidates are able to seamlessly integrate into established teams who work and live together for periods of up to four weeks at a time.

Candidates must possess exceptional communication skills and be willing to embrace the Inzpire work ethic of loyalty, flexibility and consistently delivering above and beyond our customer’s expectations.

Candidates must also be willing to work abroad, and in possession of a UK passport valid for a minimum of 12 months prior to any contract being awarded. 

The following experience and skills are required:

• Combat Ready Helicopter aircrew with operational experience on a military helicopter aircraft.


• Previous experience as a unit QHTI, QHI, QHCI, HWI or equivalent.


• Theoretical and practical military electronic warfare experience.

The following experience and skills are highly desirable, however not necessary to be successful: 

• 2000 flying hours.


• Electronic Warfare Officer/Instructor


• DSAT Compliancy Training


• Simulator Instruction

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award-winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.

Please note that we are part of the QinetiQ group and you will be taken to the QinetiQ careers website in order to complete your application.

BENEFITS

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.


• Uncapped paid leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).


• 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 (£100K).


• 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 are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.

We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment.  We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.