Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Aviation Operations x 2

The Role

In these roles you will be expected to teach primarily on the BSc (Hons.) in Aviation Operations, which is a three year programme that enables students to complete their ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) theory in parallel with the degree. The degree only includes the ground school element of the ATPL, but students may also complete their flight training whilst completing their degree. One of the roles will be the Course Leader of the degree.

In both roles you will be expected to teach first year and final year students. In addition to one university module, the second year of the programme is delivered at a partner flying school and you will be required to interact with staff at the flying school to ensure the programme adequately prepares students for the second year and at the end of the second year they can successfully progress to the final year.

The Person

You will be expected to understand the industry expectations of pilots and support students for a successful career in the aviation sector. You will primarily be teaching on both the first and the final year, but you will be expected to support second year students in succeeding in their studies. Ideally you will have an ATPL and experience as a Transport Pilot and although this is not essential, you should have a background where you clearly understand the aviation sector requirements, including PPL (Private Pilot Licence) theory.

The Faculty

There are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope as the Faculty of Engineering, Computing & the Environment (ECE).

Further information

These are full time, permanent positions.

We are looking to appoint at a starting salary of £43,187 per annum for a Lecturer or £48,251 per annum for a Senior Lecturer, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicants.

In person Interviews are expected to be held on 12th September 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Simon Philbin, Head of the School of Engineering.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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