Ready to pass on your knowledge?
This is a standout opportunity for experienced aviation engineers — particularly those from the Armed Forces — to transition into a rewarding instructor role, shaping the next generation of engineers across Europe’s leading maintenance organisations.
Aircraft Fitter - The Role
You’ll move from hands-on engineering into a structured training environment, delivering both theoretical and practical instruction.
Think: less spanners, more leadership, mentoring and knowledge transfer — without losing your technical edge.
Aircraft Fitter - What You’ll Be Doing
* Deliver EASA & UK CAA Part 66 training (theory + practical)
* Instruct on specialist aviation technical skills
* Support exams as an Examiner / Invigilator
* Maintain and improve training materials and course content
* Work in a professional, learner-focused environment
Why This Suits Ex-Military
If you’ve come from:
* Royal Air Force (Aircraft Tech / Avionics / Mechanical)
* British Army REME (Aviation / Aircraft support)
* Royal Navy Air Engineering
You’ll already have:
✔ Structured training experience
✔ Strong technical foundation
✔ Instruction / mentoring exposure
✔ Safety-critical mindset
✔ Leadership and discipline
What We’re Looking For
* Aviation maintenance qualification
* Ideally an instructional qualification (training can be provided)
* Minimum 5 years industry experience
* Comfortable delivering training and engaging groups
* IT literate (MS Office)
* Full UK driving licence
* Able to pass enhanced DBS
Package
* £48,000 – £54,000 DOE
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Full-time, permanent
The Bottom Line
This is a proper transition role — ideal if you're looking to step away from the tools but still stay within aviation, using everything you’ve learned to develop others.
Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency .Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds
Salary description
£48000.00 - £54000.00 per year