Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) Instructor

About the role

The Tactical Flight Officer Instructor works within the Directorate of Operations to design, manage, and deliver a comprehensive training programme for Tactical Flight Operators. The role combines curriculum development, hands‑on equipment training, and mission‑based simulation to ensure operators are ready for surveillance, SAR, tactical and law‑enforcement missions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a structured TFO training curriculum covering classroom theory, practical equipment use, and realistic mission simulations.
• Prepare and update training manuals, lesson plans, syllabi, examinations and other instructional materials.
• Deliver high‑quality theoretical and practical training, focusing on equipment operation, communication, navigation, situational awareness and coordination with air and ground teams.
• Design and conduct realistic training scenarios such as Search and Rescue, suspect pursuit, disaster response and multi‑agency coordination exercises.
• Evaluate trainee performance, provide feedback, coaching and corrective guidance.

Required profile

• Minimum five (5) years experience as a Tactical Flight Operator/Officer or in a related aviation operational role.
• Hold a recognized Tactical Flight Operator/Officer qualification or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience in training, instructing or mentoring personnel for aviation‑supported operational missions.
• Valid aviation medical certification and ability to pass required medical assessments.
• Instructor development or equivalent instructor certification is preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with advanced mission equipment: thermal imaging systems, FLIR, GPS, surveillance systems, mapping software and communication equipment.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, database tools).
• Excellent written and spoken English, including aviation terminology.