Private medical insurance
Flexible hours
Fast paced environment

EFT QFI

Salary £Competitive
Location Sleaford
Contract Type Permanent
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The Vacancy

A day in the life of an Ascent EFT QFI

As an Instructor (Airborne), you’ll deliver high-quality airborne, synthetic, and classroom instruction on the Prefect T Mk1, guiding trainees through the EFT syllabus. Most of your time will be spent flying, teaching general handling (including aerobatics), basic instrument flying, and low-level navigation at 500 ft AGL. You’ll also lead briefs, technical lessons, and simulator sessions, while mentoring students to meet rigorous safety and performance standards. Your role supports continuous improvement and upholds the highest levels of flight safety and professionalism.

 

What will make you successful

You’ll already be a qualified pilot with instructional experience and a strong understanding of military or regulated aviation environments. You’ll also bring:

  • A CPL (A), FI (A), Instructional Rating and 500+ hours as 1st pilot (PIC) or be a Qualified Military Pilot
  • Unrestricted Class One Medical or PME
  • Strong communication and mentoring skills
  • Confidence delivering to diverse audiences in varied environments
  • A commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and team collaboration
  • Familiarity with UKMFTS and the EFT syllabus (preferred)

Desirable: Aerobatics Rating

Candidates who do not meet the essential requirements are encouraged to apply if they are on a pathway to achieve the requirements in the future. 

The Company

Ascent Flight Training was appointed in 2008 to design and deliver a modern and efficient flying training system by the UK MOD.

Created as a joint venture between Lockheed Martin UK AND Babcock International; and is responsible within the UK Military Flight Training System (UKMFTS) for the training design and training delivery that creates the next generation of aircrew.

The Benefits

Work-life balance

Equivalent to 25 days annual leave with options to work flexibly (hours, working location, job share, etc.)

Support

We offer company maternity and paternity pay to all employees with over 2 years’ service.

Room to grow

The opportunity to work in a fast paced and evolving company that is at the forefront of Military Aviation Training.

We've got you

We take care of our employees in more ways than one. Our competitive benefits package includes BUPA Private Medical Insurance for yourself and family and Life Assurance.

One team

At Ascent we pride ourselves at having a friendly and respectful work culture; we believe this enables our staff to perform to the best of their ability within a passionate environment.

We value you

We offer a competitive salary, Enhanced family friendly benefits and up to 6% matched pension contribution. We also offer length of service rewards for our long serving colleges.

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