Theoretical Knowledge Instructor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are You an Aviation Training Professional Looking for a New, Exciting Challenge?
This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past β but weβre looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our countryβs creativity, diversity, style, wit, and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you share the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, weβre connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else.
If you are an enthusiastic, creative, and dynamic team player, then we would love to hear from you.
We are currently seeking to appoint Flight Technical Trainers for our Flight Training School based at London's Heathrow Airport.
Preferably coming from a flight deck, flight operations, engineering or aviation educational background, you will probably have previously worked as a Theoretical Knowledge Instructor delivering training in an aviation or operational discipline.
An energetic and solid team player, you will be expected to take a full role in the technical training of British Airways' flight deck crews undertaking conversion courses.
Duties will include β
- Carrying out aircraft technical, procedural and performance training activities in a fight simulator environment
- Conducting training to meet the requirements necessary for the realisation of the commercial plan in compliance with BAβs ATO and CAA FCL requirements.
- Contributing to the specification, development, testing, acceptance, and commissioning of all training material, equipment, and facilities.
If successful, you would work Monday to Friday and your 'office' would be one of our 19 high-tech flight simulators, which are part of the Global Learning Academy based at the Heathrow campus.
If you think you have what it takes to join our team, apply today.
Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that weβre constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If youβre an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.
Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, but youβll also have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous life assurance cover, private medical insurance and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as dental and critical illness cover, technology acquisition scheme, cycle to work and electric car scheme. And of course, youβll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
N.B., we reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Theoretical Knowledge Instructor roles across British Airways's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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