Mechanical Aircraft Instructor

Aviation Instructor
Ready to pass on your knowledge?

This is a standout opportunity for experienced aviation engineers — particularly those from the Armed Forces — to transition into a rewarding instructor role, shaping the next generation of engineers across Europe’s leading maintenance organisations.

The Role
You’ll move from hands-on engineering into a structured training environment, delivering both theoretical and practical instruction.

What You’ll Be Doing
Deliver training (theory + practical)
Instruct on specialist aviation technical skills
Support exams as an Examiner / Invigilator
Maintain and improve training materials and course content
Work in a professional, learner-focused environment
Why This Suits Ex-Military
If you’ve come from:

Royal Air Force (Aircraft Tech / Avionics / Mechanical)
British Army REME (Aviation / Aircraft support)
Royal Navy Air Engineering
You’ll already have:
✔ Structured training experience
✔ Strong technical foundation
✔ Instruction / mentoring exposure
✔ Safety-critical mindset
✔ Leadership and discipline

What We’re Looking For
Aviation maintenance qualification
Ideally an instructional qualification (training can be provided)
Minimum 5 years industry experience
Comfortable delivering training and engaging groups
IT literate (MS Office)
Full UK driving licence
Able to pass enhanced DBS
Package
£48,000 – £54,000 DOE
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Full-time, permanent
The Bottom Line
This is a proper transition role — ideal if you’re looking to step away from the tools but still stay within aviation, using everything you’ve learned to develop others.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency .Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.