Merlin (AW101/EH101) Simulator Instructor
CAE — Benson, United Kingdom
Posted 2026-09-09
Join our military helicopter simulator training team at RAF Benson, delivering training across the Chinook, Merlin and possible future platforms. This opportunity focuses on instruction within the Merlin Simulator, supporting the development of military & SAR aircrew through realistic training scenarios. The successful candidate will deliver simulator-based instruction, assessment, and mentoring to students and operational crews across a broad range of operational environments. Training Delivery Deliver whole-crew training in the Merlin Simulator Convert ab-initio students from aircraft type training to operational deployment, Teach and mentor crews across the aircraft’s capabilities, techniques and tactics using realistic day and night scenarios. Plan, brief, set up and conduct simulator sorties from the Instructor Operating Station (IOS) or Tactical Control Centre (TCC). Deliver instruction in aircraft systems, emergency drills, principles of flight, standard operating procedures and other subjects within the approved conversion syllabus. Provide instruction relevant to single-aircraft and multi-aircraft operations. Act as a role-player during training, including the provision of