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Ascent Flight Training

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United Kingdom | Culdrose

Instructor Pilot - King Air

NTR

BEECHCRAFT KING AIR

Employment - Permanent

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Minimum requirements

PIC time

500 hours

Type rating

Not required (Training Provided)

Flight time notes

Commercial Pilot’s Licence (min. 500 hours as 1st pilot) or Qualified Military Mult-Engine Pilot.
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.

Preferred time

Green Instrument Rating and Single Pilot operational fitness.

License Required

CPL, IR, ME

Accepted Licenses

UK CAA

Medical

Class 1

ICAO ELP level

Additional requirements

Proven medical fitness and commitment to maintaining flying currency.
Strong safety mindset and integrity in reporting and decision making.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills across diverse teams.
Confidence using digital tools and systems.
Please note that many roles within Ascent Flight Training are subject to strict security criteria. These may affect your eligibility based on factors such as, your nationality (current and former), place of birth or residency history.
All applicants must, at a minimum, meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). In addition, many positions require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which typically demand 5 of continuous UK residency to enable thorough background checks. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to obtain and retain Security Check (SC) clearance. For further details, please refer to the official guidance on United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK.

Preferred

Familiarity with UKMFTS structure and rear crew training syllabi.
Understanding of military ethos and training standards.
Experience contributing to operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Job description

Join Ascent, a leader in military flying training, and help shape the next generation of rear crew professionals. As an Avenger Pilot, you’ll do more than fly, you’ll mentor, collaborate, and make a real impact in a dynamic, safety first environment.

You’ll play a vital role in delivering airborne sorties as part of the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS), working closely with instructors and engineers to deliver world class training that prepares crews for the future of defence aviation.

What you will be doing.

Fly airborne sorties to support rear crew instruction as part of the UKMFTS programme.

Ensure aircraft operations meet the highest safety and regulatory standards.

Collaborate with instructors and engineers to deliver seamless, high-quality training experiences.

Act as a role model for flight safety, professionalism, and Ascent’s core values.

Maintain readiness for scheduled and unscheduled flights, adapting to evolving training needs.

Work conditions

Working Arrangements

This role is full time, 40 hours per week and provides a stable Monday to Friday work schedule with no weekend flying.

We’re proud to foster a flexible and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. Whether you're working onsite or remotely, we support a culture that encourages collaboration, individuality, and work-life balance.

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Base location

United Kingdom | Culdrose

N - Culdrose

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