Mechanics Instructor - Military Aviation

About This Role

We are looking for an experienced mechanical instructor to our P-8A team at RAF Lossiemouth. In this role, you will be responsible for providing engaging and informative engineering instruction in mechanics to our students at RAF Lossiemouth.

Core Hours:

Our Mechanical Instructors work an average of 8 hours per day between 0800 and 1800, Monday to Friday. 

Key Responsibilities:

As a Mechanical Instructor, your main tasks will include:
•    Supporting engineering course design and maintenance, including providing generic engineering training advice on course content and objectives.
•    Mentoring students and preparing lessons.
•    Delivering the content of LSPECs and ASPECs.
•    Conducting post-lesson activities and other Operation Conversion Unit (OCU) activities as required.
•    Performing any other duties as needed.

Training Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for delivering the following training to students:
•    The P-8A Q-course for engineers.
•    Courses for all users of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
•    A General Familiarisation Course/Platform Managers' Course for the P-8A Poseidon Aircraft and associated Systems.
•    Training on the operation of the Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT) to RAF personnel.
•    Engine Ground Run training, including initial and recurrent training.
•    Other courses and ad hoc training as required.

About You:

We are looking for candidates who match the following requirements:
•    Experienced Mechanical Instructors with a background specializing in mechanics, preferably on military aircraft.
•    At least 2 years of experience in RAF engineering instruction on multi-engine aircraft, with knowledge of mechanical aircraft systems and wide-bodied, multi-engine, preferably turbofan-powered aircraft.
•    Experience with aircraft Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
•    Ideally, you will have successfully completed the Defence Train the Trainer (DTTT) Phase 3 course.
 

Security requirements 

• You must be able to obtain or transfer SC clearance (likely to require 5 years of UK residency).

• You may also be able to transfer non-UK security clearance from overseas.

Position Type                       

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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