Aircraft Maintenance Technical Demonstrator (Mechanical)
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,610.00 to £39,906.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of South Wales |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science at the University of South Wales as an Aircraft Maintenance Technical Demonstrator (Mechanical). This role will support the delivery of practical teaching for our aviation courses, working closely with academic staff to provide an engaging and high-quality learning environment for students.
Based at the University's Treforest Campus, you will play a vital part in maintaining and operating our aviation hangar and composite repair workshop. The role involves demonstrating aircraft maintenance procedures, supporting student learning activities, and ensuring the safe and efficient use of hangar and workshop facilities and equipment. Knowledge of composite repairs and experience working in a Part-145 approved aircraft maintenance environment would be advantageous.
You will:
Deliver practical classes and demonstrations related to aircraft maintenance;
Provide technical guidance to students during workshop and hangar sessions; and
Prepare materials and resources for student training.
We are looking for a candidate who is:
Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic teaching environment;
Organised, proactive, and committed to maintaining high standards in engineering practices; and
Passionate about transferring knowledge and skills to a diverse, multicultural student cohort.
You’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to student success in aerospace education. Your expertise will directly contribute to developing the next generation of aviation professionals. This is a full time, permanent post. For an informal conversation about this post please contact Martyn Griffiths, H&S and Technical Operations Manager.
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
Based at the University's Treforest Campus, you will play a vital part in maintaining and operating our aviation hangar and composite repair workshop. The role involves demonstrating aircraft maintenance procedures, supporting student learning activities, and ensuring the safe and efficient use of hangar and workshop facilities and equipment. Knowledge of composite repairs and experience working in a Part-145 approved aircraft maintenance environment would be advantageous.
You will:
Deliver practical classes and demonstrations related to aircraft maintenance;
Provide technical guidance to students during workshop and hangar sessions; and
Prepare materials and resources for student training.
We are looking for a candidate who is:
Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic teaching environment;
Organised, proactive, and committed to maintaining high standards in engineering practices; and
Passionate about transferring knowledge and skills to a diverse, multicultural student cohort.
You’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to student success in aerospace education. Your expertise will directly contribute to developing the next generation of aviation professionals. This is a full time, permanent post. For an informal conversation about this post please contact Martyn Griffiths, H&S and Technical Operations Manager.
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
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