Aviation Technical Trainer & Compliance Expert

Draken; Hurn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching up to 12%

Bonus incentives

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Tech vouchers

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Draken is recruiting a Technical Instructor to join the Technical Training Department on a 9‑month fixed-term contract in the Hurn/Bournemouth area. You will develop and deliver high‑quality training programmes in line with aviation regulatory requirements.

You will support engineers, apprentices and operational teams, ensuring training remains compliant, engaging and effective while growing workforce competency. Travel within the UK and abroad is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technical, engineering, maintenance, or aviation-related training.
• Good working knowledge of UK CAA and EASA aviation regulations.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and training development tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and deliver theoretical and practical training programmes in accordance with Part 147, Part 66, and company requirements.
• Create and update training materials, training needs analyses, syllabi, and examination question banks.
• Deliver aircraft type training, technical courses, induction programmes, human factors training, and other development activities.
• Conduct examinations, practical assessments, and invigilation duties where authorised.
• Ensure compliance with UK CAA, EASA, UK MAA, and other applicable aviation regulations.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure training activities meet company and regulatory standards.
• Support a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor, coach, and support students and apprentices throughout their development.
• Act as a training focal point, liaising with internal stakeholders to identify and support training requirements.
• Provide technical training expertise and guidance to departments across the organisation.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and internationally is essential, with occasional deployments away from your home location for periods ranging from one to five weeks.

Skills

Technical training delivery

CAA/EASA knowledge

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

MS Office proficiency

SC Security Clearance

Job description

Draken is recruiting a Technical Instructor to join the Technical Training Department on a 9‑month fixed-term contract in the Hurn/Bournemouth area. You will develop and deliver high‑quality training programmes in line with aviation regulatory requirements.

You will support engineers, apprentices and operational teams, ensuring training remains compliant, engaging and effective while growing workforce competency. Travel within the UK and abroad is expected.