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Airbus • Oxford, United Kingdom

B1.3 Aircraft Instructor

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

B1.3 Instructor

Oxford

Permanent

About AHUK...

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

The Reward: Why Join Airbus?

We offer a competitive base salary and a robust suite of benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and lifestyle:

  • Holiday Allowance : We value loyalty and work-life balance; your annual leave entitlement grows with you, rewarding your commitment with an extra day of leave for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days)
  • Health : Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health-care Cash Schemes and Den-Plan.
  • Future Wealth: up to 8% Company Pension contribution, when you contribute 6%. Plus Yearly Share Incentive Plans, and Discretionary Group Bonuses.
  • Everyday Savings : Access to exclusive shopping discounts, including a cashback card to help your money go further.
  • Lifestyle : Bikes to Work scheme (up to £3,000), Mydrive car purchase scheme, and Technology purchase schemes.
  • Added Protection : Benefit from Personal Accident Insurance, Health-care Cash Schemes, and professional Financial/Legal advice.
  • Refer a friend Scheme : We offer a generous Referral Bonus for any successfully placed candidates you recommend to the business.

The Opportunity

Airbus Helicopters UK is currently seeking to appoint a Part-147 Aircraft Engineering B1.3 Mechanical Instructor / Examiner / Practical Assessor to work within the Part-147 training team.

  • To carry out Type Training Theoretical and Practical instructional duties for which they are qualified,
  • To carry out the duties of the Theoretical Examiner and Practical assessor in line with CAA / EASA Part-66 & Part-147 Regulations
  • To compile questions for examination banks for which they are qualified,
  • To undertake the duties of the invigilator for Theoretical Examinations
  • To ensure that the Training Department adheres to company Training and Engineering

Procedures and operates in an efficient and effective manner,

  • To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Training Manager during any prolonged absence,
  • To ensure the security and validity of all examinations are in accordance with the requirements of CAA / EASA Part-66 and Part-147,
  • To ensure all examinations timetables are co-ordinated,
  • To be willing to travel, both within the UK and Overseas to deliver & receive training
  • To compile Training course material.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Extensive practical experience on the following aircraft and engine types. Airbus Helicopters EC135 all Variants, MBB BK117-D2 , MBB BK117-C2, SAFRAN Arrius 2B Series Engine, Arriel 2E Engine, PWC PW206 Engine.
  • The experience must be representative of the elements(s) to be taught and gained inCivil aviation environment or acceptable equivalent (maintenance, engineering, design organisation etc.),
  • Experience of CAA and EASA regulations, including CAA CAP1528, CAP1529 and EASA UG.CAO0.00154-002,
  • Experience as a Theoretical Examiner and Practical Assessor,
  • Be able to meet the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, abbreviated as CEFR. The minimum level required for such staff is B1 as detailed within CAA CAP1528
  • Be able to design, compile and construct Training course material and presentations forvarious Training courses. (Aircraft Type, Engine, Familiarisation, Differences courses, etc).

Desirable

  • Experience with Google suite, (Gmeet, Google Docs, Google Presentations, etc),
  • Experience with synthetic training devices
  • Experience within a civil Training organisation
  • Experience and understanding of EASA UG.CAO.00169
  • Experience with distance learning techniques

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

  • Hold a Part-147 B1 Type Certificate of Recognition on the following Airbus / Eurocopter
  • aircraft types and engines.
  • Eurocopter MBB BK117-C2
  • Eurocopter MBB BK117-D2 (D2 Model and D3 Model)
  • Turbomeca Arriel 2E Engine for MBB-BK117-D
  • Eurocopter EC135T
  • Eurocopter EC135P
  • Airbus EC135T3H
  • Airbus EC135P3H
  • Turbomeca Arrius 2B Engine for EC135T and EC135T3H
  • PWC PW206 Engine for EC135P and EC135P3H
  • Instructor Certificate delivered by a legal entity recognised by its local authorities and acceptable to the national authority where the instructor will exercise his privileges

Desirable

  • Hold a CAA B1.3 licence for the aircraft types on which the instructor will teach.

Culture and Wellbeing

  • Inclusive Space: We provide a dedicated Multi-Faith Prayer Room, ensuring a quiet, private space prayer during the day.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Your mental health matters. Gain access to 24/7 confidential support, counseling, and resources for both your professional and personal life.
  • The Canteen Hub: A dedicated space to take a break and recharge, featuring on-site vending machines for quick snacks and refreshments.
  • Fuel Your Day: Enjoy free tea and coffee throughout the day, because sometimes the best ideas happen over a fresh brew.

Additional requirements

  • This position is subject to National Security Vetting. Candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance, which generally requires having lived in the UK for the last five years. All successful applicants will also undergo a mandatory BPSS check.
  • Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
  • All candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visa's.

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

After this date the applications will then be reviewed, Feedback will be given and Interviews will be arranged. Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to contact.recruitment .ahuk@airbus.com in the first instance for the attention of the HR Team.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Customer Flight/Mission & Ops Support

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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