Technical Training Instructor (145/147) – PAML

Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryanair is seeking a Technical Training Instructor to join the Engineering Training department in Prestwick. You will deliver Part 147 training and aircraft engineering theory and practical sessions to staff across the group.

The ideal candidate holds an EASA Part 66 Licence or equivalent and a aerospace engineering degree, with hands-on experience on aircraft. You will develop training materials, review procedures, and promote high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold an EASA Part 66 Licence or evidence of previous aircraft training experience.
• Must be able to deliver Part 147 training.
• Experience in aircraft engineering and physically working on the aeroplane.
• Ability to plan and work to deadlines set by management.
• Clear written, oral and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of all technical training to engineering staff to the highest industry standards.
• Delivery of Part 147 theoretical and practical training
• Delivery of specialised type‑specific training
• Development of instructor materials (course outlines, lesson plans, background material, instructional materials and training aids)
• Maintain and develop training centres for further learning enhancements
• Demonstrate a hands‑on attitude and strong organisational skills
• Clear written, oral and presentation communication skills

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Aerospace Engineering degree

EASA Part 66 Licence

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Overview

Ryanair Group, Europe’s largest airline group, is the parent company of Ryanair DAC, Lauda, Buzz, Malta Air and Ryanair UK. Carrying over 153m guests p.a. on more than 2,400 daily flights from 87 bases, the group connects over 230 destinations in 40 states on a fleet of over 475 aircraft, with a further 210 Boeing 737’s on order, which will enable Ryanair Group to lower fares and grow traffic to 200m p.a. by FY24. Ryanair Group has a team of more than 19,000 highly skilled aviation professionals delivering Europe’s No.1 on-time performance, and extending an industry leading 34-year safety record.

Job Overview

Due to our continued growth, PAML in association with our client airline Ryanair are recruiting for a Technical Training Instructor to join the Engineering Training department. We are looking for someone who is passionate about aviation, enjoys teaching a wide range of aircraft engineering topics to staff working in the field – from the start of their career to the top of their profession – and who will promote training and be an ambassador supporting the highest standards we maintain within the company.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of all technical training to engineering staff to the highest industry standards, including but not limited to business‑needs training across all airlines within the PAML Group
• Delivery of Part 147 theoretical and practical training
• Delivery of specialised type‑specific training
• Preparation of technical training and improvement of our current courses
• Development of instructor materials (course outlines, lesson plans, background material, instructional materials and training aids)
• Ensure regular review of all procedures and regulations relevant to the training course being delivered, with particular focus on EASA regulations
• Develop and approve training material using various delivery methods (classroom, eLearning, virtual, etc.)
• Deliver technical training in a practical manner
• Maintain and develop the training centres for further learning enhancements across all levels of training
• Demonstrate a hands‑on attitude and strong organisational skills to build and deliver effective training programmes
• Clear written, oral and presentation communication skills

We also expect the successful candidate to be a great communicator, able to work with different nationalities, diversities and ages, and to bring new ideas to the training team. A fun, positive, and open‑minded attitude is essential.

Requirements

• Must hold an EASA Part 66 Licence, an Aerospace Engineering degree, or have evidence of previous employment in aircraft technical training
• Must be able to meet the requirements for delivering Part 147 training
• Must have experience in aircraft engineering and physically working on the aeroplane
• Experience in reviewing regulatory compliance base procedures
• Attention to detail and ability to raise issues to the management team
• Ability to plan and work to deadlines set by management
• Good working knowledge of Office 365, and a willingness to learn new programmes or software tools to enhance work processes
• Ability to provide constructive critique where non‑compliance may be found
• Effective communication skills across all types of communication (verbal, face‑to‑face, virtual)
• Open‑minded, eager to learn new skills and bring new ideas to the team
• Strong work ethic and responsibility for own work, completed in a timely manner
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to change
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to seek and find solutions and address them to the management team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must hold a valid EU passport and be willing to travel when required by business

Note: This job description is intended to convey essential information about the scope of the job and its general nature. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be amended or varied at management’s discretion.