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45 SQN MISSION AIRCREW ISTAR INSTRUCTOR

Job details
Posting date: 06 August 2025
Salary: £36,530 per year
Additional salary information: A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary.
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 September 2025
Location: NG34 8HB
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Ministry of Defence
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 411897

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Summary

As the successful candidate, you will be delivering foundation and advance ISTAR lessons in both the classroom and Ground Based Training Equipment. You will be expected to deliver instruction on a range of ISTAR topics in support of the trainees moving on to front line ISTAR platforms. Although you will normally take a lead on one element of the syllabus, you will be expected to support instruction across a range of subject matter, including: Navigation, Communications, Basic Electronic Warfare / Electro-Optical Infra-Red / Acoustics; aligned to your previous experience. For the full description and list of responsibilities, please see the attached Terms of Reference. It is essential for the candidate to be a competent teacher/instructor capable of facilitation and liaising with students including individuals with English as a second language. Competency in using Information Technology is also essential. The successful applicant will have instructional experience in an aviation environment and be skilled in leading, developing and overseeing trainees, whilst working together in a small dedicated team of instructors. They will have excellent communication skills and a proven record of implementing change and continuous improvement strategies. They will be able to analyse and recommend changes to the syllabus where necessary. As part of the Future ISR Rear Crew Training System, the job will be subject to the TUPE process and the incumbent will be transferred to employment under Ascent within MFTS, vesting is currently planned for Q2 27.

Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.

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