Mechanical Instructor

Leonardo; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits

Pension scheme

Training and development

Life/Wellbeing support

Job summary

Leonardo Helicopters is seeking a motivated Mechanical aviation engineer to join the Training Academy in Yeovil. You will deliver high-quality mechanical training to Leonardo and customer personnel, developing materials and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will assess learner competence, collaborate with engineering teams, and contribute to continuous improvement of training quality and learner experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft mechanical maintenance and rotary-wing knowledge.
• Strong ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills supporting training delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and practical mechanical training to Leonardo and customer personnel.
• Develop, review, and maintain training materials aligned with aircraft documentation and regulations.
• Assess learner competence with practical and theoretical assessments and provide feedback.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Mechanical systems

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Enthusiasm & reliability

Education

Teaching qualification

Instructional experience

Training materials development

Job description

Join Our Training Academy

Leonardo Helicopters are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Mechanical aviation engineer to join our Training Academy in Yeovil. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing the next generation of aircraft maintenance engineers and operators, by delivering high-quality technical training to Leonardo’s customers and internal workforce.

Leonardo Helicopters are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Mechanical aviation engineer to join our Training Academy in Yeovil. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing the next generation of aircraft maintenance engineers and operators, by delivering high-quality technical training to Leonardo’s customers and internal workforce.

What You Will Do As a Mechanical Instructor

• Deliver engaging classroom and practical mechanical training to Leonardo and customer personnel.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical training materials in line with current aircraft documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Assess learner competence through practical and theoretical assessments, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Ensure all training is delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and programme teams to ensure training reflects current aircraft configurations and maintenance practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Training Academy, identifying opportunities to enhance training quality and learner experience.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Requirements

• Experience in aircraft mechanical maintenance, ideally within the rotary-wing aviation sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and maintenance practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Enthusiasm, reliability, and a collaborative mindset.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous instructional or training experience within aerospace or defence.
• Recognised teaching or instructional qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Experience developing technical training materials and course documentation.

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