Aircraft Training Specialist

BAE Systems.; Carnforth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in the UK seeks an Aircraft Training Specialist to develop and deliver training solutions for various aircraft systems. This role focuses on instructional design and maintenance training, ensuring high-quality courseware and compliance with technical requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with Media Developers, manage training processes, and support engineering projects. This position offers hybrid working options and development opportunities within a supportive environment, ideal for those aiming for a high-impact training role.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and creating lessons to a set of requirements.
• Understanding of Training Needs Analysis and courseware development models.
• Experience working in Aircraft Maintenance either Civil or Fast Jet.
• Understanding of Systems Approach to training and/or Instructional Systems Design.
• Qualification in an engineering discipline, preferably to HNC or equivalent.
• Teaching/Instructor qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain ISD and Customer Training processes.
• Provide advice in Mechanical ISD and courseware development.
• Develop new courseware as requirements dictate.
• Work with Media Developers to define new graphics.
• Ensure training products meet contractual and technical requirements.
• Provide engineering project management support.

Skills

Experience in developing lessons

Understanding of Training Needs Analysis

Experience in Aircraft Maintenance

Understanding of Systems Approach to Training

Qualification in engineering discipline

Teaching/Instructor qualifications

Education

Qualification in engineering discipline

Job description

Job title:

AircraftTraining Specialist

Location:

Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary:

Up to £54,314 depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Management and maintenance of BAES ISD and Customer Training processes and procedures, work assignment, program reviews, design, Quality Assurance, Configuration Management, and Analysis
• Provide advice in all areas of Mechanical Specific ISD and courseware development to the Maintainer Training leads, as a Subject Matter Expert across the multiple platforms
• Development of new CW, as requirements dictate, for Tornado, Typhoon and specifically Hawk Mk2 delivered to Maintainers
• Work closely with Media Developers to define new graphics to support the CW development
• Ensure BAE SYSTEMS developed training products and services are delivered to the customers' both contractual and technical requirements
• Liaise with Support and Training Products, Technical Authorities, with regards to unique training requirements on behalf of BAE SYSTEMS
• Provide engineering project management support to the Instructional System Development & Courseware Products Lead for Earned Value Management System (EVMS), resource planning and risk management

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience in developing and creating lessons to a set of requirements.
• Understanding of Training Needs Analysis and /or alternatively the Planning, Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate (PADDIE/ADDIE) model for courseware development.
• Experience of working within Aircraft Maintenance either Civil or Fast Jet
• A good understanding of Systems Approach to training (SAT) and/or Instructional Systems Design (ISD)
• Qualification in an engineering discipline, preferably to HNC (or equivalent experience)
• Teaching/Instructor qualifications would be advantageous

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Training Team:

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support BAE Systems' Instructional System Design and delivery of Mechanical (Airframe) courseware for the Hawk Platform, directly contributing to the Engineering Manager Ground Crew Training programme. The successful candidate will also play a key role in the development and sustainment of cross-platform training artefacts, supporting both current operational needs and future capability growth.

As a Courseware Developer and Deliverer, you will be instrumental in shaping high-quality training solutions that underpin Customer Training for Availability and New Business. You will contribute to the full lifecycle of training products, including the development of goods and services aligned to customer requirements, ensuring training outputs are effective, compliant, and operationally relevant.

The role involves the design, development, and support of Maintainer Courseware, drawing from the Instructional System Development Catalogue. Courseware will include a blend of self-paced digital learning and instructor-led training, developed using modern Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) and Learning Management Systems (LMS). This provides an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of technical training delivery within a complex engineering environment.

Beyond the core responsibilities, this role offers significant development and progression opportunities within FJS, including exposure to Training Technical Publications, grade progression for the successful candidate, and access to Further and Higher Education pathways. Structured mentoring and professional development support are available, enabling individuals to build long-term careers within BAE Systems while expanding their technical, instructional, and leadership capabilities.

This is an ideal opportunity for candidates seeking a high-impact training role within a world-class engineering organisation, offering career growth, technical variety, and long-term development within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. There is also the opportunity to travel within the UK and overseas.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:

22nd January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.