University of Birmingham Air Squadron Qualified Flying Instructor

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Royal Air Force

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2214732

NATO Rank(s)

OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt

UK Rank(s)

Flight Lieutenant

Closing date

03/07/2026 23:55

Anticipated start date

November 2026

Engagement type

FTRS - Limited Commitment

Commitment length

5 years

Post Owner Email

michelle.hunter953@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Royal Navy,
Army,
Royal Air Force

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Air Crew

Specialisation

Pilot (Any)

Location

Universities of Birmingham Air Squadron, RAF Cosford

Country

United Kingdom

Job Description

A vacancy has arisen for a Flight Lieutenant (Aircrew, Pilot Any) to serve as Qualified flying Instructor at 6 FTS UBAS, RAF Cosford on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 23 November 2026.

FTRS(LC) Qualified Flying Instructor at UBAS.  Responsibilities include;

Delivery of air and ground instruction for ab-initio aircrew as well as conversion and currency training for experienced aircrew on the AEF. Additionally, you will be working as a member of a small team and be required to undertake a range of secondary duties associated with the supervision of flying and the management of the Squadron, including line management of staff. Furthermore, in addition to your duties with the UAS, but within the terms and conditions of FTRS(LC), you will be required to carry out those duties associated with a commissioned officer of your rank. Specifically, you will be required to: 

  • Act as Deputy…

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