EFT QFI (Ab initio Flying Instructor)
CompanyAscent Flight Training
Location
Barkston Heath, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/12/2026
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Occupation TypeAircraft pilots and air traffic controllers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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Description
Ascent Flight Training (Management) Ltd
Competitive Salary Full-time Permanent
A day in the life of an EFT QFI
As a Qualified Flying Instructor on the Elementary Flying Training (EFT) Squadron at RAF Cranwell and RAF Barkston Heath, you will be part of a team delivering world-class flying training to Military aircrew on the Grob 120TP ‘Prefect’. This aircraft is a high-performance single engine turbo-prop with full glass cockpit and retractable undercarriage.
As an EFT QFI you will.
You will ideally have significant experience as a Flying Instructor (Aeroplanes) or experience gained as a previous military-qualified service pilot. While you do not require any military experience, it would be advantageous if you were familiar with the military environment – though this is not essential.
Qualifications And Experience
Competitive Salary Full-time Permanent
A day in the life of an EFT QFI
As a Qualified Flying Instructor on the Elementary Flying Training (EFT) Squadron at RAF Cranwell and RAF Barkston Heath, you will be part of a team delivering world-class flying training to Military aircrew on the Grob 120TP ‘Prefect’. This aircraft is a high-performance single engine turbo-prop with full glass cockpit and retractable undercarriage.
As an EFT QFI you will.
- Instruct relevant aspects of the EFT syllabus to the highest of instructional standards.
- Much of the role consists of airborne instruction (General Handling including aerobatics, basic Instrument Flying and Low-Level Visual Navigation conducted at 500 feet agl). The role will also include the delivery of phase briefs, technical lessons, practical demonstrations and synthetic training.
- Achieve and maintain a Military Instructor Category from the historic RAF Central Flying School who demand the highest of instructional standards.
- Conduct other tasks related to Prefect training as directed.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of EFT courseware.
- Achieve advanced levels of Military Instructor categorisation and progression to teach advanced EFT elements such as Close Formation Flying.
- Be working in an environment which is heavily customer-focused ensuring Ascent always provides a first-class service.
- Salary: Starting at £54,000, increasing to £60,000 on completion of training and £67,500 when fully qualified. Advanced qualification attracts a salary of £72,500.
You will ideally have significant experience as a Flying Instructor (Aeroplanes) or experience gained as a previous military-qualified service pilot. While you do not require any military experience, it would be advantageous if you were familiar with the military environment – though this is not essential.
Qualifications And Experience
Essential: Unrestricted Class One Medical. CPL(A), FI(A) and Instrument Rating and 500 hours Flying Experience, or Military Equivalent.
Desirable: Aerobatics Rating
Candidates who do not meet the essential requirements are encouraged to apply if they are on a pathway to achieve the requirements in the future. We can place you in the Talent Pool until you have the required qualifications and there is a vacant position.
Due to current visa regulations, we’re unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
You should already be an excellent communicator and possess computer fluency skills with Microsoft Office.
You will also:
Desirable: Aerobatics Rating
Candidates who do not meet the essential requirements are encouraged to apply if they are on a pathway to achieve the requirements in the future. We can place you in the Talent Pool until you have the required qualifications and there is a vacant position.
Due to current visa regulations, we’re unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
You should already be an excellent communicator and possess computer fluency skills with Microsoft Office.
You will also:
- Be able to demonstrate experience of working in collaboration with other teams.
- Have strong presentational skills.
- Be able to develop and update courseware with emerging ‘best practise’ and updates as required.
- Fully engage with the RAF and Ascent Safety Culture.
- Competitive Salary
- Equivalent to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Extra days with length of service)
- Private AXA health care for you and your family
- Pension plan (Up to 6% matched)
- Life Assurance (Up to 3 times your annual salary)
- AXA Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
- Enhanced sick pay – rising to 6 months with length of service
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 free and confidential legal and wellbeing advice)
- Annual reviews of your salary and individual learning and development plan
- Mental Health Support and subscription to the Unmind platform for you and a plus one
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave
- Enhanced partner pay – up to 4 weeks full pay (after 1 year of service)
- GymFlex - Discounted gym & fitness memberships
- Holiday trading – buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave each year
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Retail discounts
- Eye test every two years + £55 contribution towards glasses
- Enhanced maternity pay – up to 6 months full pay (after 1 year of service)
- EV Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- L3 and L5 Transformational Leadership Programmes for current and aspiring managers
- Loss of Licence Insurance
- Bupa Dental Cover for Flying Roles