ELI - Ground Instructor

Job Description:

Leonardo Helicopters Training Academy (LHTA) is continuously seeking motivated and passionate instructor candidates to join our growing team.

The Ground Instructor will be responsible for delivering theoretical and/or practical training for type and/or basic courses, in accordance with LHTA procedures and in compliance with the relevant Competent Authority regulations.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Deliver theoretical and/or practical training covering all helicopter systems, ensuring all instruction is conducted in English;

• Collaborate with fellow instructors and course managers in the preparation of course lesson plans and in meeting the specific needs of individual customers;

• Stay current with helicopter technology and configuration updates to meet the standard training requirements at LHTA;

• Support the Ground Training Design & Standard Department in the preparation and review of classroom training material (acting as a Subject Matter Expert – SME) and course syllabi.

Work Location:

The Ground Instructor position will be primarily based at the main LHTA facility (Sesto Calende). However, off-site training delivery (e.g., at customer premises) may occasionally be required.

Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of a technical diploma or equivalent qualification;

• Strong public speaking skills;

• Good command of written and spoken English;

• Ability to use contemporary standard IT applications such as office suites, email clients, digital document viewers, internet browsers, etc.;

• Solid knowledge of current civil and/or military aviation regulations.

Recommended Qualifications (all considered as “nice to have” individually):

• Proven experience, preferably in the aeronautical sector, in Part-147 / AER(EP).P-147 / CAMO for at least 2 years,
  or at least 3 years of experience as an instructor in subjects relevant to the courses to be delivered.

  Note: Experience must have been gained in the technical office of a design organisation, production organisation, continuing airworthiness management organisation, maintenance organisation, or as an aviation specialist.

• Possession of an aeronautical technician licence (optional);

• Degree in aeronautical/electronics engineering (optional);

• At least 2 years of proven experience in the field of aircraft maintenance or equivalent (preferably in the rotorcraft sector);

• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

Additional Desirable Qualifications (all considered as “nice to have” individually):

• Possession of a Certificate of Recognition (CoR) for aircraft types and/or modules to be taught, issued by a Part-147 / AER(EP).P-147 approved organisation or equivalent;

• Possession of a Part-66 AML / AER(EP).P-66 MAML related to a category of interest for the organisation (e.g., Cat. B2 for candidates instructing B2 courses), or equivalent licences/certificates.

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