B1.3 Aircraft Instructor
Airbus
- Location
- Oxford
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
About this role
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