Avionics Instructor

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Employer pension (up to 15%)

Mental health support

Coursera & LinkedIn Learning access

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking an Avionics Instructor to shape the next generation of technicians and operators. You'll develop high‑quality training materials from engineering data and system information, deliver engaging classroom and hands‑on sessions in the UK, and act as the Avionics SME to ensure accuracy.

You'll collaborate with SL&SS teams, maintain training compliance with standards, and contribute to the assessment development process.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of avionic systems, including operation principles and integration.
• Experience in aviation, aerospace or related technical field.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Professional, positive attitude with willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Instructor qualifications such as DTTT/AET/CET or equivalent; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical training content from engineering data and system documentation.
• Deliver engaging classroom and practical training in the UK and overseas.
• Act as Avionics SME ensuring technical accuracy and training quality.
• Collaborate with SL&SS teams to integrate simulations and learning tools.
• Ensure training complies with safety, regulatory, and organisational standards.
• Enhance student assessments and tools for evaluating learning outcomes.

Skills

Avionics systems

Aviation experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description:

Join Our Training Academy

We may now operate as one integrated team, but our success depends on dedicated Avionics Specialists and Mechanical Specialists. This role sits firmly within the Avionics discipline and plays a vital part in delivering high‑quality technical training to customers and colleagues.

If you have strong avionics knowledge, professional credibility, and a passion for developing others, this is an opportunity to influence how advanced helicopter systems are understood and operated across the global fleet.

For the awareness of internal candidates, this is a JFF level 5 position.

Your Impact

As an Avionics Instructor, you will shape the next generation of technicians and operators. You will deliver engaging training, act as a Subject Matter Expert for allocated systems, and ensure all training aligns with customer requirements, engineering data, and operational necessity.

What you will do as an Avionics Instructor:

• Develop technical training content by producing clear, accurate, and effective training materials based on engineering documentation and system data.
• Deliver high‑quality instruction to provide engaging classroom and practical training to varied audiences in the UK and occasionally overseas.
• Act as an Avionics SME representing the avionics discipline, ensuring technical accuracy and supporting training assurance.
• Collaborate with Synthetic Learning & Simulation Services (SL&SS) teams.
• Maintain compliance by ensuring all training meets safety, regulatory, and organisational standards.
• Enhance student assessments support when developing and improving assessment methods and evaluation tools.

What you’ll bring

Essential Requirements

• Solid understanding of avionic systems, including principles of operation and system integration.
• Experience in aviation, aerospace, or a related technical field, ensuring credibility and the depth of knowledge required for developing course material and explaining complex concepts.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify and clearly explain technical information.
• Professional, positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and collaborate.

Desirable Qualifications

• Instructor Qualifications such as Defence Train the Trainer (DTTT), Award or Certificate in Education and Training (AET or CET), or equivalent. Training can be provided if not currently held.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools and training technologies (training provided).

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid