About This Role
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Eurofighter Typhoon Simulator Instructor Pilot to join their training operations in Taif, Saudi Arabia. The role involves conducting transition and recurrent training for Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) personnel in a simulator environment, including ground school lectures, briefings, de-briefings, and flight simulator training. Candidates require a minimum of 3 years of instructional experience as an FCTI or SFI with proven simulator-based flight crew training experience. This expatriate position offers competitive compensation, rent-free accommodation, free recreation facilities, generous leave and travel allowances, and full healthcare coverage in secure company accommodations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct transition and recurrent training for RSAF aircrew
- Deliver ground school lectures, briefings and de-briefings
- Conduct flight simulator training based on operational requirements
- Complete accurate, detailed reports and assessments of pilots under instruction
- Recommend additional or remedial training as required
- Develop course content for specialist subjects per RSAF requirements
- Conduct simulator checks, validations, qualifications and examiner training
- Manage day-to-day simulator device operations
- Perform office duties and project management tasks
What We Offer
Competitive salaryRent-free accommodationFree recreation facilities accessGenerous leave and travel allowanceFull healthcare schemeSubsidised recreational facilitiesCompany-secured accommodationFamily relocation assistance (after initial single status period)
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years previous instructional experience as FCTI or SFI
- Previous experience conducting flight crew training in simulator environment
- Completed simulator content of applicable type rating course
- Typhoon experience highly desirable but not essential
- Fast-jet experience and instructor pilot qualification preferred
- Valid pilot license (ATPL or equivalent)
- Subject to Saudi Arabian government and customer approvals
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the UK Government's nominated Prime Contractor providing equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. The company employs 82,500 skilled professionals across over 40 countries, delivering advanced defence, aerospace and security solutions including maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft and aircrew training.