Contract Helicopter TKIs – England

Due to expansion we currently have vacancies for full-time and part-time Theoretical Knowledge Instructors (TKI’s) to provide technical ground instruction for all ATPL(H)/IR integrated, modular residential courses at our Leicester and Oxford bases.

Helicentre Aviation is a leading provider of professional helicopter pilots to industry, offering exciting career development opportunities for Helicopter Flight Instructors and commercial pilots. We require applicants for positions within the ATO (Approved Training Organisation) to demonstrate a range of positive behaviours and attitudes, as well as a high level of knowledge and skill. Our selection process is designed to identify these qualities and assess applicants against the required competencies.

* Please note this is a ground-based role *

Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have experience instructing for the CPL or ATPL theoretical knowledge examinations or be subject matter experts in a specific field. Teaching experience or a teaching qualification is essential. It would be advantageous to have experience providing instruction for the helicopter specific subjects as well as those common to rotary and fixed-wing, subject dependent. Applicants who specialise in only one or two subjects will be considered for part-time contracted roles.

The technical subjects required are as follows (specialising in one to three subjects is ideal) :

Meteorology
Instrumentation
General Navigation
Human Performance and Limitations
Radio Navigation
Airframe and Systems, Electrics, Power Plant and Emergency Equipment
Air Law
Flight Planning and Flight Monitoring
Communications (VFR and IFR)
Operational Procedures
Principles of Flight (Helicopter)
Performance (Helicopter)
Mass and Balance

Salary
Contracted on daily rates for part-time roles and commensurate with experience. Full-time positions may be offered if skill set, availability, and suitability lends itself to a permanent position. Progression opportunities to Deputy Chief TKI may be possible for the right candidate.

Start Dates
Immediate (subject dependent) or in line with the teaching schedule

How to Apply
Applicants should complete the form below and upload their C.V. Suitable applicants will be invited for an interview.

If your application is shortlisted for interview we will normally contact you within two weeks of receiving your CV. If you are not contacted within this period, please do not re-submit your CV. Unfortunately due to the volume of applications, we receive, it may not be possible to respond to every applicant who is not shortlisted for interview.