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Boeing

P-8A Pilot Instructor

GBR - RAF Lossiemouth, United Kingdom

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Education
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Country
GB
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First seen by hirly
24 Sept 2026

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the posting

P-8A Pilot Instructor

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,500 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including many training services. As the company grows we have a need to expand our current Training Capability in the Fixed Wing domain. This is an exciting time to join a growing team of training experts.

We are looking for for a Pilot Instructor to join our team. The P-8A Pilot Instructors will be based at the P-8A Training Centre in RAF Lossiemouth. Reporting to the Boeing P-8A Training Delivery Manager via the Lead Pilot instructor delivering simulator training for P8 pilot customer training.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience within the defence flying training domain as a qualified flight training instructor. Prior experience with the P-8A is highly desirable as is previous Boeing 737 type rated experience.

Responsibilities :

  • Deliver training for P-8A simulator and ground training in accordance with company standards, customer requirements and MAA regulatory guidelines.
  • Develop and conduct simulator and ground school pilot instruction.
  • Develop training tools and techniques to support customer requirements.
  • Apply instructor led training and computer based training techniques and methodologies.
  • Coordinate training, apply standardised teaching techniques, carry out demonstrations when required and apply evaluation procedures and methods in order to comply with appropriate military and civilian regulatory agencies to achieve contractual standards and certification requirements.
  • Evaluate/examine the competence of students in accordance with company and customer regulatory requirements.
  • Identifying and correcting conditions and behaviors that affect employee, public, and customer safety; upholding safety standards; demonstrating proactive safety culture leadership.
  • Other relevant activities, as directed by the Boeing

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

  • Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
  • An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  • Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
  • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
  • 6x annual salary life insurance
  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

The ideal candidate will be a multi-engine fixed wing Pilot (preferably ex-military) with large aircraft, multi-engine / multi crew experience.

Basic Skills/Qualifications:

  • Have the ability to communicate with personnel from multiple skill areas, cultures and functions.
  • IT proficient specifically Microsoft Office applications
  • Skill and ability to: collect, organise and analyze data; summarise findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
  • The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

  • Pilot OCU Instructor must be a B737 Type Rated Instructor (TRI) or Simulator Flight Instructor (SFI)
  • Have successfully completed the Aircrew Instructors' Course (AIC), or civilian equivalent

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

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