Inzpire - Expression of Interest - sUAS FPV Instructors

QinetiQ•Portland, OR

19d

About The Position

Inzpire is seeking multiple existing instructors to deliver small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS) and First Person View (FPV) training to a UK Military customer. The work is UK-based, with possible opportunities to support other UK Defence, international and civil UAS projects. The role focuses on technical training, requiring in-depth knowledge of building, repairing and operating a range of sUAS and FPV systems. Training must be delivered in accordance with current Defence System Approach to Training (DSAT) methodology. Successful candidates may need to start at short notice and should provide their availability when applying. The role is based in UK South. Flexible working or shift work may be required to support customer training needs. Applicants must be UK nationals and may need to complete National Security Vetting, including criminal record, security service and credit reference checks. Qualification for vetting will normally require at least five years of UK residency.

Requirements

Hold a General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) or Remote Pilot Certificate (Level 1).
Have experience in sUAS and FPV operations, with flying hours evidenced in a logbook.
Have experience teaching or instructing others.
Hold a valid driving licence.
Hold an in-date passport.
Be a UK national.
Be capable of working in a military training environment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Prior military or uniformed service background, particularly experience operating sUAS and FPV systems in the land environment.
Civil sUAS or FPV experience gained after military service, or substantial civilian sUAS and FPV piloting experience.
Military experience as an HM Forces veteran with significant service, or civil UAS operations experience with at least a couple of logged UAS operations.
A letter of recommendation from a military chain of command or a former civil UAS employer.
sUAS and/or FPV instructional experience.
Instructor qualifications, including an accredited Level 3 Award in Education; other instructional qualifications such as Defence Train the Trainer (DTTT), Aircrew Instructor Course (AIC), or CFS qualifications will also be considered.
Familiarity with JSP822 Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) methodology.
Extant Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Familiarity with MAA RA 1600 series.
Familiarity with CAA UAS category regulations.

Responsibilities

Deliver technical sUAS and FPV training to a UK Military customer.
Write lessons and deliver training in accordance with current Defence System Approach to Training (DSAT) methodology.
Contribute experience and suggest ideas to continually improve training delivery.
Support customer training needs, including through flexible working or shift work when required.