Thermal Imaging Instructor

Volatus Aerospace Corp.; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Volatus Aerospace Inc. seeks an experienced Thermal Imaging Instructor to deliver professional thermography training programs across multiple sectors in the UK. You will cover infrared theory, data interpretation and practical inspection methodologies to meet accredited body standards.

The role involves travel within the UK and overseas, developing new courses and providing consultancy to clients while maintaining training records and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven thermal imaging and inspection experience.
• Strong understanding of infrared theory.
• Experience delivering technical training.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work with learners from varying backgrounds and experience levels.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas training programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited and non-accredited thermography training.
• Create engaging practical exercises and case studies.
• Teach thermal imaging theory and applications.
• Train learners in data acquisition and interpretation.
• Assess learner competency and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain training records and quality standards.
• Support development of new thermal imaging courses and associated course material.
• Provide consultancy and technical support where required.
• Assist in developing/documenting thermal inspection standards and best practice guidance.
• Assist with demonstrations, exhibitions and client engagement activities.
• Work with Media & Content Assistant to support video production and e-learning programmes.
• Support Service Division as required by the business.

Skills

Thermal imaging

Infrared theory

Training delivery

Presentation skills

Communication

Diversity of learners

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

Company Overview

iRed, aVolatus AerospaceInc. company, is a UK leader in drone solutions, remote sensing, and aerial innovation. We provide enterprise drone equipment, tailored training packages, and aerial services across energy, defence, public safety, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. As part of Volatus Aerospace Inc., a global leader in aerial solutions, with 100+ years of combined aviation expertise, iRed combines local market expertise with international scale, delivering cutting-edge unmanned technology, aviation know-how, and end-to-end solutions.

Volatus Aerospace Inc. brings over 100 years of combined aviation expertise, specialising in both piloted and remotely piloted systems. Headquartered in Quebec, Canada, Volatus delivers innovative, customer-focused solutions worldwide, including remote operations, enterprise equipment, training, and aerial services, supporting clients across diverse industries and geographies.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Thermal Imaging Instructor to deliver professional thermography training programmes across multiple sectors. Knowledge of UAV applications is advantageous but not essential.

The successful candidate will help learners understand infrared principles, thermal camera operation, data interpretation and practical inspection methodologies to comply and meet the standards of our accredited bodies.

Sectors Covered

• Building inspections
• Electrical inspections
• Emergency Services
• Energy efficiency
• Environmental monitoring
• Industrial maintenance
• Mechanical inspections
• Solar farms
• Renewables
• Utilities

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited and non-accredited thermography training.
• Create engaging practical exercises and case studies.
• Teach thermal imaging theory and applications.
• Train learners in data acquisition and interpretation.
• Assess learner competency and provide constructive feedback
• Maintain training records and quality standards.
• Support development of new thermal imaging courses and associated course material.
• Provide consultancy and technical support where required.
• Assist in developing/documenting thermal inspection standards and best practice guidance.

• Assist with demonstrations, exhibitions and client engagement activities.

• Work with our Media & Content Assistant to support video production and e-learning programmes.
• Support our Service Division as required by the business under the direction of the Director of Training & Remote Sensing.

Essential Requirements

• Proven thermal imaging and inspection experience.
• Strong understanding of infrared theory.
• Experience delivering technical training.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work with learners from varying backgrounds and experience levels.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to:
  • regularly travel throughout the UK to deliver various training courses.
  • support overseas training programmes both in person and virtual.

Desirable Requirements

• Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 Thermography certification.
• UAV thermal inspection experience.
• Building inspection experience.
• Electrical or engineering background.
• Experience preparing reports and consultancy outputs
• Teaching and/or assessor qualifications.
• Experience working with corporate clients

Personal Attributes

• Passionate educator who can inspire confidence in learners.
• Technically credible.
• Professional and customer focused.
• Practical and solution oriented.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Hours of Work, Work Environment, and Potential Travel

• The position is a onsite role, and you may be required to work both onsite and in field environments as directed by the Company.
• The standard work schedule consists of 37.5 hours per week, typically performed Monday to Friday, subject to operational requirements.
• From time to time, you may be required to maintain reasonable flexibility in working hours to support operational needs, time-sensitive activities, or business priorities.
• Support overseas training programmes both in person and vitua
• This role may involve occasional travel within the UK as required to support training activities and business requirements.

Career Development Opportunity

This position is designed as both a technical and training pathway role.

We will support the successful candidate in developing their instructional capabilities with the goal of progressing to other instructional roles i.e. Remote Sensing and UAV.

This progression may include:

• Training delivery accreditation.
• Development of teaching and assessment skills.
• Course authoring and curriculum development.
• Industry conference speaking opportunities.
• Leadership of programmes.