Training Instructor

 

Description:

Training Instructor 

Oxford

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 p rocedures 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,

Organization Airbus Helicopters
Industry Other Jobs Jobs
Occupational Category Training Instructor
Job Location Oxford,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2026-04-18 2:51 pm
Expires on 2026-06-02