Fitter Trainer

airbus; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Oxford is seeking a skilled Fitter Trainer to mentor and develop the next generation of aviation experts. The role involves 80% hands-on training and 20% classroom instruction. Ideal candidates should possess strong skills in aviation engineering, a comprehensive understanding of relevant regulations, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including private medical insurance and a robust pension plan.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Robust pension plan

Access to salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in aviation engineering.
• Ability to present information clearly at all levels.
• Full UK Driving License and willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and developing apprentices and employees across the business.
• Delivering practical and classroom based training on various subjects.
• Assisting with recruitment and supervision of apprentices.

Skills

Highly developed hand skills

Exceptional communication skills

Understanding of regulations

Education

Level 3 or above qualification in Aeronautical or General Engineering

Job description

Fitter Trainer

Permanent

Oxford

Are you a highly skilled engineering professional with a passion for sharing your knowledge? Do you thrive in a dynamic, hands‑on environment and enjoy helping others grow?

Join Airbus Helicopters, the world's largest helicopter manufacturer, and become a Fitter Trainer at our hub in Oxford. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to mentor the next generation of aviation experts and play a critical role in developing our workforce.

As a Fitter Trainer, you'll split your time between hands‑on training (80%) and classroom instruction (20%). You'll be the expert guide for our apprentices and employees, assisting with everything from soft skills development to complex Part 145 and Part 147 training. You'll use your extensive experience in aviation maintenance and your deep understanding of regulations to coach and mentor our team to success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Mentoring and developing apprentices and employees across the business.
• Delivering practical and classroom‑based training on a variety of subjects.
• Assisting with the recruitment and supervision of apprentices.
• Ensuring the educational needs of our team are met and supporting leadership development.

What We're Looking For

• Highly developed hand skills and extensive experience in aviation engineering.
• A comprehensive understanding of Part 145, Part CAMO, and MRP regulations.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to present information clearly at all levels.
• A Level 3 or above qualification in Aeronautical or General Engineering.
• A Full UK Driving License.
• Willingness to travel occasionally between our sites across the UK.

Bonus Points

If you have a training, leadership, or mentoring qualification, or previous experience as an aircraft engineering trainer!

Why Join Airbus?

You'll be part of a team that plays a critical role in providing essential helicopters for our customers who save lives, serve, and protect. In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package, including private medical insurance, a robust pension plan, and access to our salary sacrifice schemes.

Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply today and help us train the best in the business!

This position requires candidates to have legal authorisation to work in the UK. Airbus Helicopters are not able to offer immigration or visa sponsorship.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Training support & services