Engineering Technical Instructor

A career without limits

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Engineering Technical Instructor to join our Engineering Training team. In this role, you’ll design, deliver, and maintain high-quality technical and practical training programmes for licensed and unlicensed engineers, mechanics, and apprentices. You’ll ensure all training meets EASA/UK-CAA Part-147 and Part-145 regulatory standards, supporting both initial qualification and ongoing competence development. From classroom instruction to hands‑on assessments, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our engineering workforce, while collaborating with internal teams and contributing to continuous improvement across our training operations.

• Deliver high-quality theoretical and practical training in line with EASA/UK-CAA Part-147 and Part-145 requirements, including aircraft type and basic licence module courses.
• Facilitate engaging and effective learning experiences, managing the classroom environment and supporting learners throughout the duration of each course.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments, maintain accurate training records, and support examination and competence development processes.
• Assist in the design and continuous improvement of training materials, ensuring alignment with current aircraft fleet, maintenance practices, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal quality procedures, participating in audits and supporting standardisation across the training team.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet operational training needs, and support delivery across multiple locations as required.

• Strong technical knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and regulatory frameworks (Part-66, Part-147, Part-145.
• Skilled in coaching and developing learners of varying experience levels and learning styles, supporting their progression toward engineering qualifications.
• Effective communicator and role model, able to build rapport across diverse teams and maintain high standards of professionalism and collaboration.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organisational, administrative, and compliance skills.
• Resilient and adaptable, thriving in dynamic environments and able to adjust to meet evolving business and learner needs.
• Commercially aware, with a clear understanding of business priorities and the ability to contribute to continuous improvement in training delivery.

• Hold an EASA/UK-CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (B1 and/or B2), or an Aeronautical Apprenticeship and recognised qualifications in Maths, English, and Physics.
• Possess a recognised instructional or training qualification (e.g., Level 3 Award in Education & Training, Cert Ed, or equivalent).
• Experience delivering aircraft type or basic licence module training in a Part‑147 environment or hands‑on experience within a Part‑145 maintenance organisation.
• Proven ability to work in highly compliant environments, with strong documentation and regulatory awareness.
• Confident and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism.
• IT literate and confident in learning and using relevant systems.

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