Mechanical Instructor

Contractair Ltd; Kemble; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

On-site base in Kemble, UK

Travel to other training locations

Job summary

Resource Group is seeking Mechanical Instructors to join the RTS division in Kemble, UK. The role requires delivering theoretical and practical aviation maintenance training, maintaining course materials, and supporting examinations, while ensuring compliance with Part-147/66 standards.

Reporting to the Training Manager, you should have at least 5 years of aviation maintenance experience and a teaching qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' aviation maintenance experience (civil or military).
• Good understanding of Part-147 and Part-66 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and practical aviation maintenance training.
• Prepare, update and maintain course notes, presentations and training materials.
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of training programmes.
• Support examination activities, including examiner and invigilator duties following approvals.
• Maintain and update examination databases and associated documentation.
• Ensure training is delivered in accordance with regulatory and internal quality standards.

Skills

Aviation maintenance expertise

Teaching and training

Regulatory knowledge (Part-147/Part-66

Job description

Resource Group is currently seeking Mechanical Instructors to join the RTS division. Reporting to the Training Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced aviation maintenance professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping develop the next generation of aircraft engineers.

What we offer

• Permanent full-time contract (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday).
• Based in Kemble, UK (on-site), with occasional travel to other training locations.
• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• The opportunity to join a well-established organisation within the aviation sector, offering excellent professional development and long-term career progression.
• A collaborative, supportive and friendly working environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' aviation maintenance experience (civil or military) with fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft.
• Good understanding of Part-147 and Part-66 regulations.
• Teaching qualification.
• Part-66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence, passed Part-66 modules or an equivalent recognised apprenticeship in aviation maintenance.
• Right to work in the UK or be eligible to obtain a Skilled Worker Visa.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills.
• Professional, proactive and quality-focused approach to training.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and practical aviation maintenance training.
• Prepare, update and maintain course notes, presentations and training materials.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of training programmes.
• Support examination activities, including examiner and invigilator duties following the required approvals and qualifications.
• Maintain and update examination databases and associated documentation.
• Ensure training is delivered in accordance with regulatory and internal quality standards while achieving customer satisfaction objectives.

Resource Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, references, right to work verification, qualification checks and safer recruitment screening. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.