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Aircrew Operator Instructor / Advisor

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
9 Jun 2019
Reference
P7674

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Discipline
Other
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The Opportunity

A unique opportunity has arisen within Customer Support Services (CSS) UK which requires the specialist skills and knowledge of somebody with military operational experience from a system Operator perspective, covering Air (Fast Jet or Rotary), Naval and/or Land Domain(s).  The successful applicant will be required to deliver operator focussed training to end users and act as an internal consultant to the wider Field Support and Training (FST) Team, providing ‘Operator’ perspective and insight.

What are we looking for?

  • A Defence Instructor qualification with ‘Operator’ focus (QWI, QFI, QHI) able to deliver, or support delivery, of Training and Field Support to the highest quality, on time and on cost is essential.
  • strong interpersonal skills with the ability to generate links across functional boundaries (engineering design, platform integration, simulation, modelling, Logistics) are essential to deliver the best use of ex-military operator experience across the business in support of wider business needs.
  • The ability to influence weapon system design from early phases of the life cycle by clearly articulating complex operator insight issues into technical requirements is essential, enabling weapon system designers to clearly understand design requirements.
  • Experience of development and delivery of training courses compliant with the UK MoD Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) with experience training delivery using a training simulation device is desirable.
  • The ability to mentor other, more junior staff, as appropriate with a sound knowledge of the customer environment structure and processes.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and overseas, including the Middle East.
What’s in it for you?
  • This opportunity is a new, extremely influential and important job where the successful applicant has the freedom to influence the MBDA Operator Training Strategy.
  • The successful applicant would act as an ambassador for Training and can help develop both the team and the corporate capability.
  • The role will require liaison with all air launched / naval teams thus offering plenty of variety.
  • An outstanding opportunity to work directly and jointly with the MOD and a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent exposure to senior management and leadership within both organisations.
  • An excellent opportunity to gain a strong knowledge of the customer environment, culture, structure and processes.
What would you get?
  • Competitive salary, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level), superb learning and development opportunities and more….
The Role
  •  To ensure that MBDA weapon systems training delivered by CSS UK, is relevant, appropriate and focussed on customer needs by providing operator focussed advice on training course content and level of detail.
  • Providing ‘Operator Focussed’ advice during the development of training media for course design and delivery i.e. defining the functionality and fidelity of weapon system simulation models and emulators for training delivery.
  • Providing standardisation advice across Air, Land & Sea based weapon system projects to harmonise CSS UK approaches in development and delivery of ‘Operator Centric’ training wherever possible.
  • Encouraging a consistent approach surrounding ‘Operator Centric’ activities between all parties involved in Training and Support Activities.
  • Identifying future opportunities through maintaining an understanding of the breadth of activities and functions within Defence Training.
  • Encourage better MBDA End User liaison through attendance at key military joint training events / community of interests and actively support the delivery of training packages to fit end user operator needs.
  • Supporting future weapon system design activity through the provision of end-user perspectives in weapon system concept phases.
What’s great about the team?
  • The Product Training Team is populated by a variety of experienced, technically capable engineers and Operators, many of whom served in the Armed Forces, at numerous locations in the UK and overseas.
  • You will be joining a dynamic, focussed team responsible for the development and delivery of Product Training and Field Support.
  • Exciting and challenging technology environment. Our team employs a diverse range of technologies in the development and delivery of training.
Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual’s ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval).
 
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Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

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Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
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Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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