KLM UK Engineering Limited is a leading UK-based Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO) offering a high-quality service and products from its head office location at Norwich Airport. KLM UK Engineering has been providing technical training courses and aircraft apprenticeships to the industry from its head office at Norwich Airport for over 40 years. The training facility is located in the purpose-built International Aviation Academy Norwich, an aviation centre of excellence, providing state of the art classrooms and workshops, and allowing hands on experience on the live Boeing 737 Classic Generation aircraft. The facility is located near to the maintenance hangars, making it a convenient and inspirational place to study. Our college provides a range of EASA and UK CAA approved technical courses including basic training, type training and apprenticeship programs.
The Role
We have an exciting permanent opportunity for the role of Aviation Technical Training Instructor to join our Technical College team. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about passing on their knowledge and skills to the next generation of Aviation Engineers, building the foundations for the future of the Aviation Industry. This position is based at the International Aviation Academy Norwich and is Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver approved aircraft basic training courses (both theoretical and practical) in compliance with national and international regulatory requirements and standards; and DFE / Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) standards.
* Maintain effective lessons support materials to meet Learning Objectives.
* Undertake the duties of an approved Examiner, exam question compiler, practical assessor, and Invigilator.
* Ensure that practical training sessions are conducted in accordance with maintenance procedures and are undertaken in a safe manner.
* When appointed to manage a subject or module, carry out annual reviews of assessment criteria in accordance with Part 66 / Part 147 requirements.
* Maintain currency in subject areas and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of new trends and technologies in relation to the aviation industry and instructional techniques/methodologies to ensure training materials reflect current and emerging technologies.
* Remain compliant with Part 147 continuation and compliance training requirements.
* Undertake training course design, including Training Needs Analysis, setting of Learning Objectives and Enabling Objectives including the development of all supporting course materials.
* Undertake timely and effective post training course delivery evaluations, ensuring that training course materials remain accurate and current.
* Understand the purpose of and comply with the Company’s internal safety reporting scheme (Occurrence Reports) and safety investigations in order to improve safety.
* Provide effective course preparation and planning in accordance with training schedules.
* Assist College management with operational and strategic planning related to type course delivery.
* If required to train away from base, ensure programme delivery and 3rd party premises remain compliant with relevant requirements.
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will:
* Have either a Part 66 Certifying Technician license or an EASA or CAA Part 147 training certificate of recognition.
* Have proven experience in aircraft engineering (minimum of 1 year’s civil aviation experience gained in a Base Maintenance AMO or Aviation Engineering Department).
* Have a sound understanding of Part 66 and Part 147 Legislation.
* Have instructional experience, with a formal qualification or Train the Trainer Course (desirable as training can/will be given).
* Be a confident, clear communicator with the desire and ability to inspire, appraise, mentor and develop others.
* Be active in improving processes with a positive attitude to continuous improvement.
* Be competent with the use of IT systems.
* Behave professionally at all times, employing sound equality, diversity, and inclusivity principles in dealing with colleagues, students, and customers.
* Have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
Salary and Benefits
In return for your commitment, we offer a salary and benefits package including:
* Salary – £42,840 per annum
* Company sick pay
* Competitive stakeholder pension
* Life assurance scheme
* Retailer discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Wellbeing support
* On-site canteen
* Social club
* Holiday allowance increases with length of service
* Long service awards
* Free parking