Training Instructor Mechanical

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.
  

• 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.

• 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

• 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.