Draken Europe are recruiting for a Technical Instructor to be based at Bournemouth International Airport.
The Technical Instructor reports to the Technical Training Manager and is responsible for the professional delivery of the Draken Europe Technical Training Department (TTD) Part 147 Approved Training Courses in accordance with all applicable Aviation Regulatory Requirements and International Standards.
As Technical Instructor your key responsibilities will involve:
• Develop and manage Theoretical and Practical Training material in accordance with all applicable Aviation Regulations and Company Approval.
• Plan and deliver Theoretical and Practical Training Courses in accordance with all applicable Aviation Regulations and Company Approval.
• Conduct Theoretical Examinations and Practical Assessments in accordance with all applicable Aviation Regulations and Company Approval.
• Ensure that the TTD only performs training within the boundaries of the privileges/scope of the Aviation Regulatory Approvals held, and as identified in the respective Regulatory Approval Certificates and Exposition.
• Ensure that all facilities used for the performance of training complies with the requirements of all applicable Aviation Regulations.
• Ensure that the TTD have available, and use, the necessary equipment, and tools to deliver the approved scope of work.
• Ensure that all details of all training performed is accurately recorded, and records are maintained in accordance with all applicable Aviation Regulations.
• In support of the Company Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring that any condition that has resulted, or may result in, an unsafe condition that hazards seriously the flight safety of aircraft or personnel is reported.
• In support of the Company SMS, perform and document Risk Assessments where necessary, applying affective and effective controls and/or mitigation.
• Ensuring that a robust First and Second Line of Defence Compliance (Quality) monitoring system is always maintained within the TTD.
TTD Team / Personnel Management
Supporting an enhanced safety (operational and SHE) and compliance culture across the TTD Team, Students and Apprentices.
Drive a culture of excellence across the TTD Team, Students and Apprentices, by coaching, mentoring, motivating and actively engaging with personnel to achieve individual and business objectives.
Advocate and drive a culture of continuous improvement across the TTD Team, Students and Apprentices.
As a Technical Instructor you Experience, Qualification should ideally include:
Experience & Qualifications
• Part 66 B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineering background
• Good knowledge of Technical Part 147 Training principles – Proven experience in a similar role
• Theoretical and practical application-level knowledge of UK CAA, EASA and/or Military Aviation Regulations
• Tertiary level Teaching / Learning / Training Qualification – Advantageous
• Aeronautical / Electrical / Mechanical Degree Qualification – Advantageous
• Dangerous Goods by Air Instructor – Advantageous
• Practical application-level knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001– Advantageous
• Practical application-level knowledge of Safety Management System principles and requirements – Advantageous
• Demonstrable people and cultural change management experience – Advantageous
• Able to hold an SC-Level security clearance – Required
Personal Skill & Attributes
• Excellent teaching / training skills.
• Excellent in mentoring, guiding, and influencing personnel.
• Excellent in communicating / presenting across all boundaries, internal and external, both verbally and written.
• Highly self-motivated, assertive, resilient with the ability to hold their own.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to achieve tight deadlines in challenging environments.
• Excellent use MS Office Software and other Company Software as required.
• Ability to maintain high levels of integrity, work ethic and confidentiality and use discretion appropriately.
Draken Europe
Draken combines advanced technology with a diverse range of aircraft platforms and highly skilled people to deliver mission-critical global aviation solutions for government customers worldwide.
We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our pledge to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.
In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us.