Safran | Instructor

Instructor, Safran Helicopter Engines Academy

Job Summary

Safran Helicopter Engines is seeking an Instructor to conduct training for customers and/or employees on the installation, operation, troubleshooting, safety, maintenance, and repair of Safran HE engines. This role is instrumental in implementing corporate-approved training programs and ensuring the effective assimilation of field maintenance procedures by trainees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement corporate-approved training programs, including outlines, software presentations, handouts, and tests, and design shop exercises in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Present helicopter engine gas turbine theory, along with operating systems for oil, air, fuel, control and monitoring, measurement and indicating, electrical, engine installation, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct training on-site and at customer off-site locations as assigned.
• Observe students in taught procedures, such as Maintenance Manual use, accessory removal, and modular maintenance. Provide advice on best practices and question students to ensure assimilation with field maintenance procedures.
• Continuously observe trainees in class/shop settings and answer questions.
• Build and maintain training aids.
• Administer written and practical exams in accordance with corporate, EASA, CASA, and Transport Canada regulations.
• Participate in corporate instructor seminars and training sessions to gather information useful to the training facility and integrate it into the training program.
• Stay updated with engine modifications, publication revisions, and field reporting.
• Be subject to corporate, EASA, CASA, and Transport Canada audits at scheduled intervals.
• Travel is required up to 35%, including internationally.

Scope and Accountabilities

Follows prescribed syllabus to fulfill training session objectives, informing the manager promptly of malfunctioning equipment or student issues. Disclosure of confidential and/or sensitive information could lead to damage to the corporation's reputation and/or competitive posture. Errors may lead to a high risk of safety issues and major liability damage to the organization.

Candidate Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent; or 5 years of related experience in a relevant aeronautical field, technical, scientific (Gas Turbine), or Armed Forces equivalent.
• Fluent in the English language, both written and verbal communication.
• FAA Powerplant Certificate.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and EASA Part 147.
• Levels 1 and 2 Maintenance certification for Safran HE engines preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months teaching experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• Knowledge of helicopter and gas turbine theory of operation.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Professional Category: Employees / Staff
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Job Location: Grand Prairie, Texas, United States, North America
• Reference Number: 2026-171594