Technical Instructor (FTC)

Draken; Hurn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching up to 12%

Bonus incentives

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Tech vouchers

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Draken is recruiting a Technical Instructor to join the Technical Training Department on a 9‑month fixed-term contract in the Hurn/Bournemouth area. You will develop and deliver high‑quality training programmes in line with aviation regulatory requirements.

You will support engineers, apprentices and operational teams, ensuring training remains compliant, engaging and effective while growing workforce competency. Travel within the UK and abroad is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technical, engineering, maintenance, or aviation-related training.
• Good working knowledge of UK CAA and EASA aviation regulations.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and training development tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and deliver theoretical and practical training programmes in accordance with Part 147, Part 66, and company requirements.
• Create and update training materials, training needs analyses, syllabi, and examination question banks.
• Deliver aircraft type training, technical courses, induction programmes, human factors training, and other development activities.
• Conduct examinations, practical assessments, and invigilation duties where authorised.
• Ensure compliance with UK CAA, EASA, UK MAA, and other applicable aviation regulations.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure training activities meet company and regulatory standards.
• Support a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor, coach, and support students and apprentices throughout their development.
• Act as a training focal point, liaising with internal stakeholders to identify and support training requirements.
• Provide technical training expertise and guidance to departments across the organisation.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and internationally is essential, with occasional deployments away from your home location for periods ranging from one to five weeks.

Skills

Technical training delivery

CAA/EASA knowledge

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

MS Office proficiency

SC Security Clearance

Job description

Technical Instructor

Location: Hurn, Bournemouth

Hours: Full-time 37 hours |9-month fixed term contract

Draken offer exciting careers that matter.

We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.

About The Role

We are recruiting for a Technical Instructor to join our Technical Training Department (TTD) on a 9-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Examination Manager/Deputy Training Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality technical and non-technical training programmes in line with aviation regulatory requirements and company standards.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver training that supports the development of engineers, apprentices, and operational teams across the business. You will play a key role in ensuring training remains compliant, engaging, and effective while supporting the continued growth and competency of our workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and deliver theoretical and practical training programmes in accordance with Part 147, Part 66, and company requirements.
• Create and update training materials, training needs analyses, syllabi, and examination question banks.
• Deliver aircraft type training, technical courses, induction programmes, human factors training, and other development activities.
• Conduct examinations, practical assessments, and invigilation duties where authorised.
• Ensure compliance with UK CAA, EASA, UK MAA, and other applicable aviation regulations.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure training activities meet company and regulatory standards.
• Support a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor, coach, and support students and apprentices throughout their development.
• Act as a training focal point, liaising with internal stakeholders to identify and support training requirements.
• Provide technical training expertise and guidance to departments across the organisation.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and internationally is essential, with occasional deployments away from your home location for periods ranging from one to five weeks.

Essential

Experience & Skills

• Experience delivering technical, engineering, maintenance, or aviation-related training.
• Good working knowledge of UK CAA and EASA aviation regulations.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and training development tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Part 147 approved training organisation.
• Knowledge of Part 66 training requirements and aircraft maintenance licensing.
• Part 66 B1 or B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
• Teaching, Training, Assessing, or Learning & Development qualification.
• Aeronautical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS).Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.