Aviation Security Instructor

Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.

We are currently seeking an Aviation Security Instructor to join our team based near Heathrow. 

As an Aviation Security Instructor, you will be required to train Security Officers to the CAA Ground Security Operatives (GSO) syllabus. You will also be required to train Team Leaders, Supervisors and Duty Managers to the CAA Ground Security Supervisor (GSS) and Aviation Security Manager (ASM) syllabus. The role will require you to monitor, mentor and audit performance, providing the highest level of training and coaching to all levels of security staff. Responsibility to maintain all the correct documentation associated with training of staff is a key aspect of the role. A key focus of the role will be to support the Head of Training to ensure all training material is continuously updated, training compliance is met and training is delivered to meet the CAA Quality Assurance Framework.

What do you get from us:

The Role – Full time, Mon to Fri, 8.30 to 5pm.

Pay: £42,500 per annum

Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme.

Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses. 

Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists 

The Role

Exciting and Rewarding, a typical day in the life as an Aviation Security Instructor:

Keeping full and complete training records for all learners to ensure they are effective in their roles, meeting all regulatory, legal, Wilson James and Aviation entity requirements. Ensuring all training materials meet the CAA Quality Assurance Framework

The development of the DfT training syllabus and to implement measures contained in the CAA Quality Assurance Framework

To continuously improve the standards and performance of the Security team, with the support of Supervisors, Team Leaders and Duty Managers in monitoring Security Officers to ensure compliance with all DfT and airport regulations, whilst ensuring the highest level of customer care

Oversee and deliver On Job Training, maintain all records associated with On Job Training

Deliver additional training courses that may be required from time to time and for which the candidate will receive the appropriate training prior to commencement.

Any additional reasonable duties requested by operational management

What are we looking for?

Ability to meet all vetting requirements

Proven background in security management;

Thorough knowledge of the NASP and related directives as contained in the mandatory qualification courses

Certified Instructor Number / Recognition of Competence (CIN / ROC) Numbers

Teaching Qualification equivalent to Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)

DfT Aviation Security Manager (ASM) Training

Current RFX Certification

Formal / Informal Training for Assessment

Formal / Informal Training for Quality Assurance

Apply now and have your career take off with Wilson James!

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability