Inzpire - ISR Operations and Training Expert

THE COMPANY

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions.  We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

THE ROLE

Due to the success and growth of Inzpire, we are seeking an Aircrew Instructor to support the delivery of basic and intermediate operationally focussed ISR training to aircrew from the Belgian Défense Force. You  will be UK based with the remainder of your time working within mainland Belgium or other European hubs as required by the customer. The role will be varied but you can expect approximately 16-20 weeks of the year delivering overseas training for the customer as the contract progresses.

The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for:

• Developing high quality training material as directed by the customer’s Training Needs Analysis, to meet the overarching requirements needed for instant frontline impact.

• Training, coaching and mentoring current serving Belgian Défense personnel to become fully competent and capable Aircrew, who can transition directly to frontline ISR operations.

• Operating as part of a joint Trials and Training Team to ensure Belgian Défense personnel plan and execute an effective ITEAP and generate the requisite reports in collaboration with Belgian Défense counterparts.

• Providing clear and considered operational advice to the customer on integrating platform capabilities, mission requirements, human factors considerations and feedback to the OEM as required.

• Executing training as either an instructor or as exercise support, to ensure the trainees receive the most value from their training experience.

• Inzpire will provide all necessary formal training required to upskill the right candidate should this be required.

All travel and subsistence will be paid for by the company, and an overseas allowance is provided in line with UK government rates.

THE PERSON

We are seeking a highly experienced, suitably qualified and proactive individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude capable of working with minimal supervision in small teams who is not afraid to contribute their own suggestions and ideas. It is essential that candidates can seamlessly integrate into established teams who work and live together for periods of up to a maximum of 10 weeks at a time.

Candidates must possess exceptional communication skills, be highly organised and be willing to embrace the Inzpire work ethic of loyalty, dependability, flexibility and consistently delivering above and beyond our customer’s expectations.

Candidates must also be willing to work abroad and hold a valid UK passport with an expiry date a minimum of 12 months in the future prior to any contract being awarded.

The following experience and skills are required:

• Significant demonstrable operational ISR experience as a sensor operator on manned or unmanned platforms. Typically, five plus years’ experience, with additional experience advantageous. 

• Security Clearance of SC minimum.

• Significant experience of operational ISR on a manned or unmanned platform as a sensor operator.

• Ability to hold a flying category and fitness for flying related duties.

The following experience and skills are highly desirable, however not necessary to be successful:

• Aircrew Instructor qualified (B1 minimum) with experience in the ISR environment.
• Experience in interpreting the outputs of a Training Needs Analysis and generating training content from them.
• Operational Test and Evaluation experience, with the Aircrew Evaluator Course qualification considered an advantage.
• Central Flying School experience also highly desirable.
• Familiarity with computer and simulation related hardware equipment.
• Unit Flying Standards experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with the ‘4Ts’ planning process.

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award-winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.

Please note that we are part of the QinetiQ group and you will be taken to the QinetiQ careers website in order to complete your application .

BENEFITS

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
• Company Share Incentive Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme. 
• Generous death in service (£100k).
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance. 
• Funded role specific training and financial assistance with professional development.
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.

We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment.  We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.