Technical Instructor - Aeronautical Engineering (Specialist Instructional O

at  Ministry of Defence

JOB SUMMARY

Have you ever considered teaching in an exciting inclusive aircraft engineering training environment? Do you have the desire and ability to learn new trade knowledge within the aircraft aviation maintenance discipline? If so there is a brilliant career ahead of you and a great place to work.
The School of Army Aeronautical Engineering (SAAE) trainers are a ‘whole-force’ mix of Military and Civil Service personnel, who play a key role in delivering world-class technical training to a broad audience of soldiers across a varied aviation maintenance curriculum to ensure the army’s continuing airworthiness.
SAAE has just been awarded approval as a CAA Part 147, training establishment this position will include the opportunity to be trained to deliver CAA Cat A training and training to Cat B1.3 and/or Cat B2 levels in the future.
Specialist Instructional Officer (SIO) roles offer interesting, demanding and rewarding opportunities to shape and nurture the next generation of Army Aviation Technicians and Supervisors, helping to prepare them for demanding operational roles.
These positions are advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A very exciting opportunity has arisen to join SAAE, and we are actively seeking training specialists, with an ability to contribute effectively within a high performing team. You will be involved in developing Army Aviation Maintenance Apprentices by delivering training programmes that will boost solders workplace performance and confidence. You will be responsible for completing training needs assessments, as well as creating and delivering a theoretical and practical curriculum in an exciting and well supported training environment.

The successful candidates will be responsible to the Training Managers for:

• Classroom and practical instruction on topics within the aircraft discipline and various allied subjects.
• Delivering Training Objectives that will prepare students for the next step of their career path.
• Building a course specific training programme, preparing lesson plans and for identifying training needs by evaluating trainee strengths and weaknesses.
• Developing or overseeing the production of classroom hand-outs, instructional materials, aids and manuals.
• Directing structured learning experiences and monitor their quality results.
• Teaching in other delivery areas, as required, to meet changing operational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential: Level 3 Aeronautical Engineering or comparable qualifications.
Desirable: CertEd (or higher) teaching/training qualification, however training courses are available for those non-qualified. Ideally, you will have >5 years practical experience in aviation maintenance, combined with experience in instructing others.

QUALIFICATIONS

Level 3 Aeronautical Engineering or comparable qualifications.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• SI-2 – Delivery of Specialist Instruction

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• A Learning and Development programme tailored to your role, including opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Free on-site car parking.
• Free access to our on-site gymnasium and outdoor sports facilities.
• On-site shop/café facilities.
• A variety of reward and recognition schemes.
• Flexi-time scheme (on successful completion of probationary period).
• Alternative working patterns available.
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
• 9 days public and privilege holiday per annum.
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for Reserve service commitments.
• Special Paid Leave for other volunteer duties.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Education and Training
Engineering