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Join Our Training Academy

Leonardo Helicopters are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Mechanical aviation engineer to join our Training Academy in Yeovil. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing the next generation of aircraft maintenance engineers and operators, by delivering high-quality technical training to Leonardo’s customers and internal workforce.

As a Mechanical Instructor, you will shape the next generation of technicians and operators.

You will deliver engaging training, act as a Subject Matter Expert for allocated systems, and ensure all training aligns with customer requirements, engineering data, and operational necessity.

If you have a strong background in aviation, a passion for sharing knowledge and a commitment to developing engineering excellence, we'd like to hear from you.

For the awareness of internal candidates, this is a JFF level 5 position.

What you will do as a Mechanical Instructor:

• Deliver engaging classroom and practical mechanical training to Leonardo and customer personnel.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical training materials in line with current aircraft documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Assess learner competence through practical and theoretical assessments, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Ensure all training is delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and programme teams to ensure training reflects current aircraft configurations and maintenance practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Training Academy, identifying opportunities to enhance training quality and learner experience.

What you’ll bring:

Essential Requirements

• Experience in aircraft mechanical maintenance, ideally within the rotary-wing aviation sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and maintenance practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Enthusiasm, reliability, and a collaborative mindset.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous instructional or training experience within aerospace or defence.
• Recognised teaching or instructional qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Experience developing technical training materials and course documentation.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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