Boeing | Instructor

Overview

The Opportunity

Due to expansion within our team, we are now seeking expressions of interest for the position of a Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) to join the Aircrew Training Capability in Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) from October 2024.

This position will support the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) in Nowra, NSW, operating the EC135 T2+. The QFI is primarily responsible for the conduct of ab-initio pilot helicopter flying instruction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ab-initio flight instruction on the EC-135 T2+ aircraft
• Conduct ground instruction, briefings and lectures
• Operate Training Aircraft and Training Equipment (live and synthetic devices)
• Update trainee records
• Brief the Pilot Training Officer on trainee progress
• Mentor trainees
• Review trainee progress in ground Training events and assessments
• Update Aircraft records
• Maintain aircrew qualifications and currency requirements in accordance with all relevant Standing Instructions and as amended by Special Flying Instructions
• Conduct Secondary Missions in support of 723 SQN tasking where requested
• Provide flying supervision to trainees
• Review and recommend changes to Training packages and courseware
• Provide support to JHS Winching and Load lifting Training evolutions
• Perform other duties, as required by the Pilot Training Officer
• Provide written and verbal pre-briefs and debriefs to students
• Participate in external evaluations (including safety related investigations)
• Assist the HATS Training Manager as required for BDA related activities
• Comply with the WHS-related JHS OIP to ensure a safe workplace
• Be aware of, and demonstrate a commitment to, the principles of equal opportunity in the workplace

Experience/Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

• Current CASA Class 1 Medical and ability to maintain the requirements of this medical certificate
• CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) – CPL(H) (minimum)
• CASA Command Instrument Rating (Helicopter), or military equivalent
• CASA Night Visual Flight Rules Rating, or military equivalent
• CASA Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) rating, or military equivalent
• CASA Sling Load and Winching Operations Endorsement, or military equivalent
• CASA Flying Instructor (Helicopter) Grade 2 rating, or military equivalent
• Ability to obtain TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Category C rotary wing Qualified Flying Instructor or greater
• Military flight instruction experience
• A history of helicopter NVD formation experience
• 250hours of NVD flight operations
• Have held a previous day and night Deck Landing Qualification (DLQ)
• Must have clear and effective English written and verbal communication skills in a stressful flying environment
• Must have current Competency Standard HLTAID003 – Provide first aid
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with co-workers, maintaining productive working relationships to meet team, business unit and organisational goals
• Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Workplace/Occupational Health and Safety procedures
• Intermediate to advanced level of MS Office skills
• Be able to obtain and maintain a baseline Defence security clearance

Desirable Criteria

• Ab-initio flying experience
• EC135 flying experience
• Category B rotary wing Qualified Flying Instructor or greater
• Instructional experience in synthetic devices
• Experience in a safety management role
• Experience working in a contractor environment (directly with customer)

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

About Us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation’s most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.

We’re also committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas.

If you don’t meet 100% of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, don’t hesitate to apply.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Study assistance
• Salary packaging
• Employee Incentive Program
• Global opportunities

Physical Requirements

Boeing Defence Australia specific site positions will have physical requirements which are applicable. Physical requirements are outlined by the recruitment manager in consultation with the Environment Health & Safety Department. A formal assessment of the physical requirements will need to be completed through the Environment Health & Safety Department for specific roles which would then reflect into the position description.

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