Specialist Instructional Officer-Aeronautical Engineer

MoD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX

Have you ever considered teaching in an exciting inclusive aircraft engineering training environment? Do you have the desire and ability to learn new trade knowledge within the aircraft aviation maintenance discipline? If so there is a brilliant career ahead of you and a great place to work.The School of Army Aeronautical Engineering (SAAE) trainers are a ‘whole-force’ mix of Military and Civil Service personnel, who play a key role in delivering world-class technical training to a broad audience of soldiers across a varied aviation maintenance curriculum to ensure the army’s continuing airworthiness. Specialist Instructional Officer (SIO) roles offer interesting, demanding and rewarding opportunities to shape and nurture the next generation of Army Aviation Technicians and Supervisors, helping to prepare them for demanding operational roles.

 This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

A very exciting opportunity has arisen to join SAAE, and we are actively seeking training specialists, with an ability to contribute effectively within a high performing team. You will be involved in developing Army Aviation Maintenance Apprentices by delivering training programmes that will boost solders workplace performance and confidence. You will be responsible for completing training needs assessments, as well as creating and delivering a theoretical and practical curriculum in an exciting and well supported training environment.

The ideal candidate should be a great communicator with the ability to effectively describe complicated ideas to different audiences. You must be well organised, proficient in time management, and have good public speaking skills. You’ll be required to be both strategic and reactive, assessing the skills and knowledge within the group and determining what training is needed to grow and nurture these individuals.

The working environment is a mixture of Classroom and Practical based training delivery, which takes place within the delivery area premises and using modern learning methods. The practical training is carried out using both legacy and in-service military helicopters, simulators/emulators, and ground training aids.

SAAE is growing its capacity to meet additional Army demand. Further SIO vacancies are expected over the coming year and as such a reserve list will be compiled to fulfil this eventuality.

Please be aware successful candidates for the SIO positions are required to obtain Disclosure & Barring Service (formally Criminal Records Bureau) clearance, as well as the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standards (BPSS).

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Training Managers for:

• Classroom and practical instruction on topics within the aircraft discipline and various allied subjects.
• Delivering Training Objectives that will prepare students for the next step of their career path.
• Building a course specific training programme, preparing lesson plans and for identifying training needs by evaluating trainee strengths and weaknesses.
• Developing or overseeing the production of classroom hand-outs, instructional materials, aids and manuals.
• Directing structured learning experiences and monitor their quality results.
• Teaching in other delivery areas, as required, to meet changing operational needs.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential: Level 3 Aeronautical Engineering or Level 3 General Engineering (with skills transferrable to Aeronautical Engineering).

Desirable: CertEd (or higher) teaching/training qualification. Ideally, you will have >5 years practical experience in aviation maintenance combined with experience in instructing others. However, Training Courses are available for those non-qualified.

 Baseline Personnel Security Standards (BPSS).

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Alongside your salary of £27,080, Ministry of Defence contributes
£7,311 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• A Learning and Development programme tailored to your role, including opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Free access to our on-site gymnasium and outdoor sports facilities.
• On-site shop/café facilities.
• A variety of reward and recognition schemes.
• Flexi-time scheme (on successful completion of probationary period).
• Alternative working patterns available.
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
• 9 days public and privilege holiday per annum.
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period for Reserve service commitments.
• Special Paid Leave for other volunteer duties.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or ‘cycle to work’ scheme (upon completion of 6 months service).
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

The post does not offer relocation expenses. 

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. 

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. 

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.  

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. 

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Job contact :

• Name : Paul Peacock
• Email : paul.peacock103@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk