Job Description:

B1.3 Type Training Instructor / Examiner

Oxford

Permanent

About our team...

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support.  Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

Airbus Helicopters UK is currently seeking to appoint a Part-147 Aircraft Engineering B1.3 Mechanical Instructor / Examiner / Practical Assessor to work within the Part-147 training team.

Main responsibilities

• To carry out type training theoretical and practical instructional duties for which they are qualified

• To carry out the duties of the Theoretical Examiner and Practical assessor in line with CAA / EASA  Part-66 & Part-147 Regulations

• To compile questions for examination banks for which they are qualified

• To undertake the duties of the invigilator for theoretical examinations

• To ensure that the training department adheres to company Training and engineering procedures and operates in an efficient and effective manner

• To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Training Manager during any prolonged absence

• To ensure the security and validity of all examinations are in accordance with the requirements of CAA / EASA Part-66 and Part-147.

• To ensure all examinations timetables are co-ordinated

• To be willing to travel, both within the UK and Overseas to deliver & receive training 

• To compile training course material.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Extensive practical experience on the following aircraft and engine types. Airbus Helicopters EC135 all Variants, MBB BK117-D2 , MBB BK117-C2,  SAFRAN Arrius 2B Series Engine, Arriel 2E Engine, PWC PW206 Engine.

• The experience must be representative of the elements(s) to be taught and gained in Civil aviation environment or acceptable equivalent (maintenance, engineering, design organisation etc.),

• Experience of CAA and EASA regulations, including CAA CAP1528, CAP1529 and EASA UG.CAO0.00154-002,

• Experience as a Theoretical Examiner and Practical Assessor,

• Be able to meet the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, abbreviated as CEFR. The minimum level required for such staff is B1 as detailed within CAA CAP1528

• Be able to design, compile and construct Training course material and presentations for various Training courses. (Aircraft Type, Engine, Familiarisation, Differences courses, etc).

Desirable 

• Experience with Google suite, (Gmeet, Google Docs, Google Presentations, etc),

• Experience with synthetic training devices

• Experience within a civil Training organisation

• Experience and understanding of EASA UG.CAO.00169

• Experience with distance learning techniques,

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

Hold a Part-147 B1 Type Certificate of Recognition on the following Airbus / Eurocopter aircraft types and engines :

• Eurocopter MBB BK117-C2

• Eurocopter MBB BK117-D2 (D2 Model and D3 Model)

• Turbomeca Arriel 2E Engine for MBB-BK117-D

• Eurocopter EC135T

• Eurocopter EC135P

• Airbus EC135T3H

• Airbus EC135P3H

• Turbomeca Arrius 2B Engine for EC135T and EC135T3H

• PWC PW206 Engine for EC135P and EC135P3H

Instructor Certificate delivered by a legal entity recognised by its local authorities and acceptable to the national authority where the instructor will exercise his privileges.

Desirable

Hold a CAA B1.3 licence for the aircraft types on which the instructor will teach.

​Additional requirements 

• Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.

• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.

The Reward

In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments.  On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company

• Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6, employee 4 basic

• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion. 

• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)

• Bikes to Work (up to 3,000) (employee purchase scheme) 

• Technology (employee purchase scheme) 

• My drive (employee car purchase scheme)

• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)

• Health-care Cash Scheme

• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme) 

• Health Assessments

• Travel Insurance

• Shopping vouchers/discounts

• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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