The Training Instructor Mechanical is responsible for the supervision and delivery of 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 day-to-day supervision and allocation of Training Instructors against instructional and mentoring duties, and ensuring that all courses are appropriately staffed and resourced.

Key aspects of the Training Instructor Mechanical role includes:

Act as the subject matter and curriculum lead for your maintenance technician area, including the supervision, coaching and mentoring of Training Instructors.
Supervision of the Training Instructors and taking part in the preparation and delivery of the allocated course in accordance with the authorised Syllabus, and associated materials, in line the training schedule within the Training Management Information System (TMIS).
Supervision of the Training Instructors or nominated personnel for the invigilation and marking of examinations and assessments.
Supervision of the Training Instructors and taking part in the continuous assessment, evaluation and reporting of trainee progress.
Coordinate the aircraft and equipment required for your courses.
Supervision of the Training Instructors and taking part in ensuring that trainees use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and observe safety precautions and procedures during practical training.
Supervision of the Training Instructors and taking part in ensuring that equipment pre-use checks are carried out and associated approved data is available before training commences.
Supervision of the Training Instructors and taking part in ensuring that training is conducted safely and that training areas, including training aids, classrooms, workshops and ground instructional / operational aircraft are left in a safe condition.
Supervision of the Training Instructors and taking part in the maintenance of discipline of your allocated trainees at all times; this includes break times and during changeover between training areas.
Supervision of the Training Instructors and taking part in the reporting of trainee absences to your Training Manager.
Monitoring and verifying the quality and accuracy of instruction and assessment of your Training Instructor subject knowledge and skills.
Development and maintenance of your own and the competencies of the Training Instructors.
Maintain close liaison with QTTF personnel and ensure the upholding of processes relating to Planning, Standards and Compliance and Exam Management.
Actively 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 Manager.
Deputise for and/or carry out any other duties determined by Training Manager.

Core Activity:

Performance indicators – Ensure the effective provision of Type Training by meeting delivery targets and reporting any impact on Continuing Airworthiness. Understand how individual actions contribute to overall delivery performance.
Completion of activities – Ensure all Training activities are appropriately documented and Airworthiness Records are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based). Compile required reporting, identify any issues and escalate as appropriate.
Procedure/standards – Comply with the Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation Exposition (MTOE) and its associated procedures and standards and any other Company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify, propose and enact changes, as required.
Safety Management System – Understand Human Factors and Error Management philosophies and apply them to all training activities. Understand the risks associated with training & the means by which they are mitigated and managed.
Management System Assurance – Ensure all training activities are compliant with the Part 147 MTOE, including supporting Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits. Support the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide updates into the relevant reviews. Support the implementation of identified improvements to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness.
Statutory / Regulatory and Legislative requirements – Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding and application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework. Support the implementation of any Regulatory driven changes into training activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements, e.g. ITAR, EaPW, ISO, etc.
Contractual Requirements – Ensure compliance with applicable contractual requirements, e.g. through support to contract reviews and the incorporation of required changes into the training processes.
Quality – Have a working understanding of the QTTF Quality Management System and understanding your role in the system. In particular, awareness of the procedures concerning the identification and prevention of problems and implementing changes in working practices, which are aimed at continually improving the service provided by the QTTF.
SHE - Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself, your Training Instructors, trainees and visitors to your area of responsibility in accordance with the Health and Safety policies and procedures. In addition, responsible for protecting the environment from any actions by yourself, your Training Instructors, trainees and visitors in accordance with Environmental policies and procedures.
Data protection - Ensuring that the requirements of the Data Protection policies are strictly adhered to and seek advice from the Training Manager when necessary.

- Fairly and lawfully processed.

- Processed for a limited, specific, purpose.

- Adequate, relevant and not excessive.

- Accurate.

- Not kept longer than necessary.

- Processed in line with the subject’s rights.

- Kept secure.

- Not transferred to countries without adequate protection.

Key Accountabilities:

Subject and curriculum lead
Supervision, coaching and mentoring of Training Instructors
Preparation and delivery of Type training courses
Assessment of trainees
Evaluating trainee performance and training courses

Requirements

Qualifications/Functional Knowledge:

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 5 years’ experience of supervising and 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.