Technical Crew Instructor

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace and defense company is seeking an experienced Technical Crew Instructor in Yeovil, UK. Responsibilities include designing and delivering flight training courses for aircrew, with a focus on aviation safety. Essential qualifications include military instructor credentials and significant flight hours. The role offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working options.

Benefits

Time to Recharge

Generous pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Access to online courses

Flexible benefits spending

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 1500 hrs flight time required.
• Minimum 500 hrs instruction experience needed.
• Instructional experience on an AW product desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Training Needs Analysis and deliver training.
• Promote student flying standards.
• Support marketing and sales efforts.

Skills

Aircrew Instructor qualification from UK Military

Flight instruction experience

Operational Role Training

Education

B1 Qualified Observer Instructor

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Your impact

An exciting opportunity for a Technical Crew Instructor, based at Leonardo Helicopters, is now open for applications. We have designed, built, tested and trained customers at Yeovil for over 80 years and Leonardo’s facility is now the UK’s only end-to-end rotary wing manufacturer - Our success depends on the professionalism and capability of our people.

To maintain the highest standards in safety, mission readiness and crew competency we are looking for an experienced and motivated Technical Crew Instructor (TCI) to design, develop, and deliver flight training courses to customer and company aircrew, in accordance with contractual obligations, prioritising aviation safety.

Training delivery includes classroom-based instruction, Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), and live aircraft, both in the UK and abroad. The role also involves providing Technical Crew Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support to other company departments (e.g., Programmes, Engineering) and customers, as well as supporting non-training flight operations.

This role is distinct in that Operational Role Training is required to be developed and delivered with a particular focus on Maritime Operations.

For the awareness of internal applicants: This is a JFF level 6 position.

What you will do as Technical Crew Instructor (TCI)

• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) or other assessments with customers as directed by the Chief Flying Instructor (CFI), in collaboration with Flight Training & Services Design (FT&SD).
• Deliver training to meet customer requirements and ensure other instructors uphold equivalent standards.
• Promote the highest possible standards of student flying.
• Support marketing, sales, bids, and product development.
• Conduct all flight training operations in accordance with Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations, utilising the LH Contractor Flying Approved Organisation Scheme (CFAOS), or in compliance with the regulations of the training aircraft’s state of registration.
• Contribute to regular reviews of Flight Training Standardisation, Safety, and Quality Systems.
• Develop and foster professional working relationships with customers at all levels, including civil and military foreign and domestic organisations.
• Undertake domestic and international travel, including outside core working hours, as required.

What you’ll bring

Essential Qualifications:

• Aircrew Instructor qualification from UK Military (B1 Qualified Observer Instructor (QOI) minimum).
• Minimum 1500 hrs flight time.
• Minimum 500 hrs instruction.

Desirable Qualification:

• UK Military instructor A2 category.
• UK Security Clearance.
• Instructional experience on an AW product.
• Anti-Submarine Warfare operational experience.
• Search and Rescue operational experience.
• Night Vision Goggle qualified.
• Previous experience of course design and development.
• Familiar with Defence System Approach to Training (DSAT).

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.

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 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.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid