Licenced Aircraft Engineer Instructor and Technician

Babcock International; Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Licenced Aircraft Engineer Instructor and Technician to join their team in Leuchars Station. This role involves developing and delivering training packages for aspiring licensed aircraft engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in training delivery, technical skills in aeronautical engineering, and a good grasp of aviation regulations. Babcock offers competitive compensation, generous benefits including a matched pension scheme and professional development opportunities. Closing date for applications is 12/01/2026.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in training delivery and curriculum development.
• Strong technical skills in aeronautical engineering (Level 3 or equivalent).
• In-depth understanding of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training packages that meet regulatory standards.
• Maintain training materials to ensure compliance.
• Provide technical support on airframe and propulsion systems.

Skills

Training delivery

Technical skills in aeronautical engineering

Knowledge of aviation regulations

Education

Certification of Education in teaching/training

City & Guilds Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Licenced Aircraft Engineer Instructor and Technician

Location: St Andrews, Fife + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: £38,500 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Licenced Aircraft Engineer Instructor and Technician at Leuchars Station near St Andrews, Fife.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our well‑established Light Aircraft Flying Task (LAFT2) contract, providing class‑leading support to the UK Ministry of Defence. You’ll take on a dynamic and rewarding role that combines technical expertise with training delivery, making a real difference to the development of future licensed aircraft engineers.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Developing and delivering training packages that meet regulatory standards.
• Maintaining and updating training materials to ensure compliance.
• Providing technical support on airframe and propulsion systems.
• Ensuring adherence to Part 145, Part 66, and Part 147 regulations.
• Collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to meet business needs.

This role is full time working 40 hours per week, you’ll split your time between:

• 20 hours on‑site at LAFT2 Leuchars fulfilling aircraft technician duties.
• 20 hours hybrid developing and delivering training packages to trainee Licensed Aircraft Engineers.

Essential experience

• Proven experience in training delivery and curriculum development (Part 66 & Part 147).
• Maintaining training materials and ensuring compliance.
• Strong technical skills in aeronautical engineering (Level 3 or equivalent).
• In‑depth understanding of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant aviation regulations.

Qualifications

• Certification of Education in a teaching/training qualification.
• Experience in a Part 147 training environment.
• City & Guilds Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering.

Security clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement (Window opens February to March annually)
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 12/01/2026