£10K/yr to £60K/yr
Newark and Sherwood, England
Permanent, Variable

Training Supervisor

Posted by Adzuna.

Aircraft Training Supervisor

RAF Syerston,

Newark on Trent NG23 5NN (bordering Lincolnshire) Permanent (39 hours per week)

£32,500 per annum plus benefits

Serco are recruiting for a Aircraft Training Supervisor to join their current team based at Newark.

The Aircraft Training Supervisor will be responsible for classroom and practical instruction on topics within the aircraft discipline and various allied subjects. You will provide support and coaching to our maintenance personnel and aircrew within 2 Flying Training School (2FTS) in order to ensure they are working and operating in accordance with our safety culture and regulations.

You will carry out associated roles and duties as directed by the business needs.

You will be based at RAF Syerston but will be required to satisfy the regular UK-wide mobile requirements of the role.

Main Accountabilities:

  • Lesson preparation ensuring Regulatory and Statutory compliance through competency checks, engineering updates, and maintaining records of all training and authorisations.
  • Conduct all contractually required training including Initial and Continuation training of GMS Engineering Personnel, Central Gliding School (CGS) and nominated Volunteer Gliding Squadron (VGS) aircrew. (Includes working up to one weekend per month and at various locations in the UK).
  • The participation at the Annual VGS Technical Officers' symposium which includes delivery of briefings and instruction as necessary (one weekend per year).
  • Be capable of carrying out the responsibilities and duties of Certifying Staff in accordance with the relevant regulations, to be able to facilitate training of certifying staff.
  • Assist with itinerary and on site POC for all Work Experience Projects, including apprentices when required.
  • Achieving and maintaining own authorisations and currency.
  • Deputise for the Lead Trainer in their absence.

What you'll need to do the role:

  • Be a Qualified Aircraft Airframe and/or Propulsion Mechanic/Technician or a Qualified Aircraft Avionics (Electrical/Avionics) Technician – (City and Guilds Aeronautical Engineering Parts 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent or higher qualification.
  • Be appropriately experienced and have completed, as a minimum, MOD Phase 2 technical training; or be appropriately experienced and have completed suitable civilian training.
  • Demonstrate having held authority or potential to sign for duplicate inspections (civilian) or independent inspections (military).
  • Experience in delivering training both on an individual basis or in a classroom environment.
  • Adaptable and able to positively support the Training Controller, you will be able to prioritise and plan your own workload and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Has a minimum of 5-years' experience in either a Civil aviation or Military aviation environment, in a relevant trade group.
  • Has been employed ‘on-aircraft', within the last 6-years.
  • Hold full driving licence (Class B -maximum of 6 points).
  • IT literate and able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

What we offer

  • Salary:

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

  • Pension:

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

  • Holidays:

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Training and development:

We offer a wide range of learning opportunitieswith over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression

  • Wellbeing:

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres

  • Discounts:

Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel

  • ShareSave scheme:

Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period

  • Employee networks:

Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community

  • Charity:

Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We're also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

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