Senior Typhoon Qualified Dual Pilot/Sim Instructor

The Senior Typhoon Qualified Dual Pilot / Simulator Instructor is responsible for the delivery and supervision of advanced Typhoon pilot training , encompassing both airborne and synthetic instruction for the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF). This includes leading, mentoring, and assessing QEAF pilots across the full training continuum — from ab-initio to instructor level — and ensuring seamless integration between live and simulator-based training programs.

The incumbent serves as the Senior BAE Systems Typhoon Instructor , providing strategic oversight of instructional staff and mission system support personnel, and acting as the company’s principal liaison with senior QEAF training authorities.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct airborne and synthetic flight instruction for QEAF Typhoon student and qualified pilots in accordance with the approved Typhoon Training Syllabus.
• Deliver classroom-based theoretical instruction covering Typhoon systems, avionics, weapons, and operational procedures.
• Utilize Typhoon Mission Training Simulators, Avionics Part Task Trainers, and other ground-based training devices to deliver and evaluate performance.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and training quality standards during all instructional activities.
• Provide leadership and oversight for two Typhoon Instructor Pilots and four Mission System Support (MSS) Clerks.
• Oversee daily training operations and act as the Instructional Lead for BAE Systems’ Typhoon training team in Qatar.
• Mentor and support QEAF instructors, promoting standardization and excellence in all training phases.
• Assist QEAF with the design, development, and refinement of pilot training syllabi, academic materials, and simulator missions.
• Generate, configure, and validate mission scenarios, ensuring operational realism and alignment with current Typhoon capabilities.
• Support QEAF in maintaining compliance with STANEVAL and operational readiness requirements.
• Act as the senior point of contact for customer-facing training matters, maintaining close liaison with QEAF senior officers.
• Support customer and BAE Systems design reviews and training audits, providing expert input on flight operations and instructional methodology.
• Advise on integration of new Typhoon operational capabilities, ensuring that training content reflects the latest systems and tactics.
• Conduct pre-flight briefings, post-flight debriefings, and performance evaluations for students and instructors.
• Produce detailed training reports and student progress assessments in accordance with QEAF and BAE Systems standards.
• Ensure accurate documentation of training events, scenarios, and student performance.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Be a qualified aircrew instructor in airborne, academic and the operation of the training devices.
• Use the QEAF assets to conduct airborne instruction in the Typhoon.
• Utilise the aircraft Mission Training Simulators, and teaching devices to provide ground based pilot training at the training centre and on the Squadron.
• To maintain knowledge of current aircraft operations, the aircraft and weapons configuration as capability is introduced or enhanced.