The Training Instructor – Armament, will be responsible for preparing and delivering both
theoretical and practical training, relating to Typhoon Type, specialist and
support training, and assessing trainee performance and evaluating the efficacy
of the training system. Formal Training will occur within the Qatar Typhoon
Training Facility (QTTF) augmented by mentored training within the operational
environment. The role also includes the duties of the Squadron Training Cell to
develop, maintain and manage the competencies of Squadron personnel.

Key aspects of the Training Instructor – Armament role includes:

Preparation and delivery of the allocated course in
accordance with the authorized Syllabus, and associated materials, in line the
training schedule within the Training Management Information System (TMIS).
Invigilating and marking examinations and assessments
and marking assessments.
The continuous assessment, evaluation and reporting
of trainee progress.
Developing, maintaining and
managing the competencies of Squadron personnel; these specific roles are
detailed in the following Job Specifications:
Ensuring that trainees use appropriate Personal
Protection Equipment (PPE) and observe safety precautions and procedures during
practical training.
Ensuring that equipment pre-use checks are carried
out and associated approved data is available before training commences.
Ensuring training is conducted safely and that
training areas, including training aids, classrooms, workshops and ground
instructional / operational aircraft are left in a safe condition.
Maintaining discipline of your allocated trainees
at all times; this includes break times and during changeover between training
areas.
Reporting trainee absences to your Training Instructor
Supervisor and/or Head of Maintenance.
Training Instructors are expected to fulfill
specific roles in support of the QTTF (when appointed by the Training Instructor
Supervisor):

– Course
Coordinator.

– Subject
Lead.

– Training
aircraft and equipment coordinator.

– Other
duties as determined by the Training Instructor Supervisor.

Development and maintenance of their own Instructor
competencies.
A ctively commit to continuous improvement as an
integral part of the primary duties by identifying and reporting course
deficiencies (omissions and/or inaccuracies) and improvements to the training
system and materials to the Training Instructor Supervisor.

Requirements

Possess a Training
Qualification at Level 3 or above e.g. Level 3 Award in Education &
Training, Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training, Level 5 Diploma in
Education & Training.
Possess a minimum
recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC level in a relevant aircraft maintenance discipline,
or suitable equivalent.
Recent in-depth
experience, to a level appropriate for their role, within a Maintenance &
Support environment (typically a minimum of 5 years), including direct
experience of supporting Training activities.
Understands the Regulatory Framework and its
applicability to the training system, processes and activities.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience of delivering aircraft
Type training and having operational knowledge and understanding of
instructional delivery and mentoring activities, and the associated business’
key performance metrics.
Undertakes a
range of work requiring a professional understanding of Training structures and
processes.
Experienced
generalist applies understanding within and across a professional area of
knowledge, including how solutions are developed and implemented.
Self-sufficient in all common aspects of Training.
Undertakes the
more complex professional work of an area, provides a service to the Training
team.

Training Instructor Armaments