Aviation Technical Training Instructor

From the Flightline to the Classroom

Ready to pass on your knowledge?

This is a standout opportunity for experienced aviation engineers — particularly those from the Armed Forces — to transition into a rewarding instructor role, shaping the next generation of engineers across Europe’s leading maintenance organisations.

The Role

You’ll move from hands-on engineering into a structured training environment, delivering both theoretical and practical instruction.

Think: less spanners, more leadership, mentoring and knowledge transfer — without losing your technical edge.

What You’ll Be Doing

Deliver EASA & UK CAA Part 66 training (theory + practical)

Instruct on specialist aviation technical skills

Support exams as an Examiner / Invigilator

Maintain and improve training materials and course content

Work in a professional, learner-focused environmentWhy This Suits Ex-Military

If you’ve come from:

Royal Air Force (Aircraft Tech / Avionics / Mechanical)

British Army REME (Aviation / Aircraft support)

Royal Navy Air EngineeringYou’ll already have:

✔ Structured training experience

✔ Strong technical foundation

✔ Instruction / mentoring exposure

✔ Safety-critical mindset

✔ Leadership and discipline

What We’re Looking For

Aviation maintenance qualification

Ideally an instructional qualification (training can be provided)

Minimum 5 years industry experience

Comfortable delivering training and engaging groups

IT literate (MS Office)

Full UK driving licence

Able to pass enhanced DBSPackage

£48,000 – £54,000 DOE

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Full-time, permanentThe Bottom Line

This is a proper transition role — ideal if you're looking to step away from the tools but still stay within aviation, using everything you’ve learned to develop others.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency .Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds