Aviation Instructors

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd; Kemble; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd is seeking experienced aviation engineers to transition into an instructor role, delivering both theoretical and practical training for Europe's leading maintenance organisations.

You'll move from hands-on engineering into a structured learning environment, focusing on leadership, mentoring and knowledge transfer while maintaining your technical edge. Suitable for ex-military candidates with strong training potential.

Qualifications

• Must have aviation maintenance qualification.
• Minimum 5 years industry experience.
• Ideally instructional qualification (training can be provided).
• Comfortable delivering training and engaging groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and practical instruction (EASA & UK CAA Part 66).
• Instruct on specialist aviation technical skills.
• Support exams as an Examiner/Invigilator.
• Maintain and improve training materials and course content.
• Work in a professional, learner-focused environment.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Training delivery

Education

Aviation maintenance qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

From the Flightline to the Classroom

Ready to pass on your knowledge?

This is a standout opportunity for experienced aviation engineers — particularly those from the Armed Forces — to transition into a rewarding instructor role, shaping the next generation of engineers across Europe’s leading maintenance organisations.

The Role

You’ll move from hands-on engineering into a structured training environment, delivering both theoretical and practical instruction.

Think: less spanners, more leadership, mentoring and knowledge transfer — without losing your technical edge.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver EASA & UK CAA Part 66 training (theory + practical)
• Instruct on specialist aviation technical skills
• Support exams as an Examiner / Invigilator
• Maintain and improve training materials and course content
• Work in a professional, learner-focused environment

Why This Suits Ex-Military

If you’ve come from:

• Royal Air Force (Aircraft Tech / Avionics / Mechanical)
• British Army REME (Aviation / Aircraft support)
• Royal Navy Air Engineering

You’ll already have:

• Structured training experience
• Strong technical foundation
• Instruction / mentoring exposure
• Safety-critical mindset
• Leadership and discipline

What We’re Looking For

• Aviation maintenance qualification
• Ideally an instructional qualification (training can be provided)
• Minimum 5 years industry experience
• Comfortable delivering training and engaging groups
• IT literate (MS Office)
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to pass enhanced DBS

Package

• £48,000 – £54,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full-time, permanent

The Bottom Line

This is a proper transition role — ideal if you're looking to step away from the tools but still stay within aviation, using everything you’ve learned to develop others.

we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.