Job Description
Part-147 Aircraft Engineering B1.3 Mechanical Instructor / Examiner / Practical Assessor – Permanent
About our team
Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and its site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub. AHUK offers experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance, and spares support. Its in‑house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight‑testing, certification, technical support, maintenance, training and 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 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
* Carry out type training theoretical and practical instructional duties for which the instructor is qualified.
* Perform duties as Theoretical Examiner and Practical Assessor in line with CAA/EASA Part‑66 & Part‑147 Regulations.
* Compile questions for examination banks for which the instructor is qualified.
* Act as invigilator for theoretical examinations.
* Ensure the training department adheres to company training and engineering procedures, operating efficiently and effectively.
* Act as Training Manager during any prolonged absence.
* Ensure the security and validity of all examinations in accordance with CAA/EASA Part‑66 and Part‑147 requirements.
* Coordinate all examination timetables.
* Travel within the UK and overseas to deliver and receive training.
* Compile training course material.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Extensive practical experience on Airbus Helicopters EC135 all variants, MBB BK117‑D2, MBB BK117‑C2, SAFRAN Arrius 2B series engine, Arriel 2E engine, PWC PW206 engine.
* Experience representative of elements to be taught in a civil aviation environment or acceptable equivalent (maintenance, engineering, design organisation).
* Experience with CAA and EASA regulations, including CAA CAP1528, CAP1529 and EASA UG.CAO0.00154‑002.
* Experience as a Theoretical Examiner and Practical Assessor.
* CEFR level B1 as detailed within CAA CAP1528.
* Ability to design, compile and construct training course material and presentations for various training courses (aircraft type, engine, familiarisation, differences courses).
Desirable
* Experience with Google suite (Gmeet, Docs, Presentations).
* Experience with synthetic training devices.
* Experience within a civil training organisation.
* Understanding of EASA UG.CAO.00169.
* Experience with distance learning techniques.
Education, Qualifications or Training – Essential
* Part‑147 B1 Type Certificate of Recognition on Airbus/Eurocopter aircraft types and engines: Eurocopter MBB BK117‑C2, Eurocopter MBB BK117‑D2 (D2 and D3 models), 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 local authorities and acceptable to the national authority where the instructor will exercise privileges.
Education, Qualifications or Training – Desirable
* CAA B1.3 licence for the aircraft types on which the instructor will teach.
Additional requirements
* DBS Security Clearance and eligibility for SC clearance.
* Compliance with Export Compliance Regulations.
The Reward
* Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company.
* Pension: auto‑enrolment into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund (initial AH contribution 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.
* Health assessments.
* Travel insurance.
* Shopping vouchers/discounts.
* Financial/legal advice (Will‑writing; Lasting Power of Attorney).
Data Protection
By submitting your CV or application you consent 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.
Equality & Diversity
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. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. Any impersonation of Airbus for monetary exchange in the recruitment process is prohibited.
Company
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Customer Flight / Mission & Ops Support
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