Aircraft Maintenance Instructor

Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (EASA Part 147) – B1/B2 Basic Training

Switzerland (Basel Area)

80,000 – 100,000 CHF per year (paid over 13 months)

Permanent

We are an engineering recruitment agency partnering with a market-leading VIP aircraft MRO to support the launch of a brand-new EASA Part-147 Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO) in Switzerland.

This is a rare greenfield opportunity to join the founding instructor team and play a key role in shaping a Part-147 training organisation from the ground up, delivering EASA Part-66 Basic Training for Category B1.1 (Mechanical) and B2 (Avionics).

As an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (Part-147), you will deliver theoretical and/or practical training while actively contributing to building a compliant, audit-ready training organisation aligned with EASA and FOCA/BAZL requirements.

• Deliver EASA Part-66 module-based training for B1.1 and/or B2
• Develop and maintain lesson plans, course materials, exercises, and knowledge checks
• Support curriculum planning and module coverage
• Assist the Examination Manager in maintaining a compliant examination question database
• Ensure full compliance with EASA Part-66 / Part-147 and Swiss FOCA expectations

• Conduct supervised hands-on training in workshop and hangar environments
• Coach trainees in tools, maintenance practices, safety standards, and workmanship
• Maintain accurate practical training records
• Promote a strong aviation safety culture

• Support creation of training processes, templates, and documentation
• Contribute to instructor competence records and MTO documentation
• Participate in internal readiness reviews and potential FOCA audits
• Act as a subject matter expert during organisational set-up

• EASA Part-66 License – Category B1 and/or B2 (both advantageous)
• Strong working knowledge of EASA Part-66 and Part-147 regulations
• Understanding of FOCA / BAZL oversight expectations in Switzerland
• Proven experience within an EASA Part-145 environment (Line and/or Base Maintenance)
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts
• Very good English (written and spoken);
  German and/or French advantageous
• Previous instructional experience within Part-147, Part-145 internal training, or vocational education preferred
• Experience as a Practical Assessor or competence evaluator desirable
• Familiarity with LMS systems or digital training/exam platforms beneficial
• Exposure to audits, compliance processes, or MTOE documentation advantageous

• 80,000 – 100,000 CHF per annum (paid over 13 months)
• Flexible employment models (permanent, part-time, or freelance by module)
• Opportunity to shape a new Part-147 organisation from inception
• Direct integration with a real-world VIP MRO environment
• Long-term growth potential as training scope expands
• 5 weeks’ holiday (6 weeks from age 50)
• Subsidised meals, parking or shuttle transport, employee discounts
• Corporate events and strong team culture

Basel region, Switzerland

Interested candidates should submit:

• CV
• Copy of EASA Part-66 Licence
• Short motivation letter outlining:
  • B1, B2, or both
  • Preferred delivery type (theory, practical, or both)
  • Modules/systems you can confidently deliver

For a confidential discussion and full client details, please get in touch directly.

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