B1.3 Type Training Instructor / Examiner
Oxford
Permanent
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
* Carry out type training theoretical and practical instructional duties for which they are qualified
* Act as Theoretical Examiner and Practical Assessor in line with CAA / EASA Part‑66 & Part‑147 Regulations
* Compile questions for examination banks for which they are qualified
* Serve as invigilator for theoretical examinations
* Ensure that the training department adheres to company training and engineering procedures and operates efficiently
* Act as Training Manager during prolonged absence
* Ensure the security and validity of all examinations in accordance with CAA / EASA Part‑66 and Part‑147
* Coordinate all examination timetables
* Travel within the UK and overseas to deliver and receive training as required
* Compile training course material
Knowledge and Skills – Essential
* Extensive practical experience on the following aircraft and engine types:
o Airbus Helicopters EC135 all variants
o MBB BK117‑D2
o MBB BK117‑C2
o SAFRAN Arrius 2B series engines
o Arriel 2E engine
o PWC PW206 engine
* Relevant experience in civil aviation environment or acceptable equivalent (maintenance, engineering, design organisation, etc.)
* Knowledge of CAA and EASA regulations, including CAA CAP1528, CAP1529 and EASA UG.CAO0.00154‑002
* Experience as a Theoretical Examiner and Practical Assessor
* Compliance with CEFR B1 level as required by CAA CAP1528
* Ability to design, compile and construct training course material and presentations for various courses (Type, Engine, Familiarisation, Differences, etc.)
Knowledge and Skills – Desirable
* Experience with Google Suite (Gmeet, Google Docs, Google Slides, etc.)
* 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
Hold a Part‑147 B1 Type Certificate of Recognition for the following 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 its local authorities and acceptable to the national authority where the instructor will exercise his privileges.
Education, Qualifications or Training – Desirable
Hold a CAA B1.3 licence for the aircraft types on which the instructor will teach.
Additional Requirements
* Requires DBS Security Clearance and eligibility for SC clearance
* Must meet all Export Compliance Regulations requirements
The Reward
In addition to a competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits through our salary‑sacrifice schemes:
* Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
* Pension – auto‑enrolment into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund (AH 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 (e.g., will‑writing, lasting power of attorney)
Data Protection
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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.
Equal Opportunities
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for any monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
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