Draken offer exciting careers that matter.
We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.
Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Technical Instructor to join our Technical Training Department (TTD). Reporting to the Examination Manager/Deputy Training Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality technical and non-technical training programmes in line with aviation regulatory requirements and company standards.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver training that supports the development of engineers, apprentices, and operational teams across the business. You will play a key role in ensuring training remains compliant, engaging, and effective while supporting the continued growth and competency of our workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience delivering technical, engineering, maintenance, or aviation-related training.
- Good working knowledge of UK CAA and EASA aviation regulations.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and training development tools.
- Ability to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.
Desirable
- Experience working within a Part 147 approved training organisation.
- Knowledge of Part 66 training requirements and aircraft maintenance licensing.
- Part 66 B1 or B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
- Teaching, Training, Assessing, or Learning & Development qualification.
- Aeronautical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering degree.
- Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
- Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
Our employee values
Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.
At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.
We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.
In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.
