Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (TKI)

Reporting To: Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (CTKI)

Location: Acron Aviation Training Centre Crawley (UK)

About Acron Aviation:

Acron Aviation is an agile commercial aviation partner with a long heritage of providing established, industry-certified solutions, as well as future-focused, data-driven innovations. With customers across the globe our employees are committed to the company mission of innovating to create safer skies. For more information visit acronaviation.com

Our Values are an integral part of who we are. We seek candidates who share our values:

• Customer First
• Own It
• Move Fast
• Speak Candidly

Purpose of Role

The CAA / EASA ATPL syllabus of Theoretical Knowledge is an integral part of the course leading to issue of an ATPL license. The course includes a minimum of 750 hours of instruction, delivered in accordance with the CAA / EASA ratified training manual(s) along with 13 formal exams set by the CAA / EASA and assessments under Area 100 KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Attitude).

Key Competency Areas

Technical Expertise:

• To teach a range of CAA/EASA ATPL subjects
• To prepare and update CAA/EASA ATPL course materials in accordance with the latest syllabus, making changes in anticipation of future syllabus changes
• To prepare, invigilate and moderate appropriate CAA/EASA ATPL theoretical knowledge school exams
• Success Indicators: Full compliance during audits; High trainee pass rates and positive feedback.
• To monitor and report on trainee progress
• To provide guidance and support to individual trainees
• To maintain accurate course records with designated Training Management System (TMS)

Leadership & Supervisory Skills:

• To act as a course mentor and subject expert within specific subject areas
• To maintain subject knowledge in line with industry and syllabus requirements

Skills and Experience:

• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with trainees of different academic and language abilities
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, carrying out assignments to successful completion
• International outlook with the ability to interact with different cultures
• Proficient at working with Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Strong organizational and customer focused skills

Qualifications and educational requirements:

• Teaching experience in a classroom setting essential
• Proven experience within the Aviation as flight crew or engineer, or within a closely related industry to provide the ability to deliver lessons with credibility

Please note: All candidates who wish to be considered for this vacancy must have the right to work in the UK.