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Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI)

Boeing Defence Australia

Boeing Defence Australia is at the forefront of shaping the future of aerospace, delivering crucial programs for the Australian Defence Force. With a team of over 3,000 professionals across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations, Boeing fosters a collaborative environment that pushes the boundaries of innovation and excellence.

Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking two highly skilled Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) to join the Aircrew Training Capability. These roles will support the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) at Nowra, NSW, operating the EC135 T2+ aircraft. The primary responsibility of the QFI is to deliver ab-initio pilot helicopter flying instruction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ab-initio flight instruction on the EC-135 T2+ aircraft.
• Deliver ground instruction, briefings, and lectures.
• Operate training aircraft and training equipment, including live and synthetic devices.
• Maintain accurate trainee records.
• Brief the Pilot Training Officer on trainee progress.
• Provide mentorship to trainees.
• Review trainee progress in ground training events and assessments.
• Update aircraft records.
• Maintain aircrew qualifications and currency requirements in accordance with relevant Standing Instructions and Special Flying Instructions.
• Conduct secondary missions in support of 723 SQN tasking, as 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.
• Deliver written and verbal pre-briefs and debriefs to students.
• Participate in external evaluations, including safety-related investigations.
• Assist the HATS Training Manager with BDA-related activities.
• Comply with the WHS-related JHS OIP to ensure a safe workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunity in the workplace.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

• Current CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate and ability to maintain its requirements.
• 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.
• TAE40122 or current TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or ability to obtain.
• Category C rotary wing Qualified Flying Instructor or greater.
• Military flight instruction experience.
• Proven history of helicopter NVD formation experience.
• 250 hours of NVD flight operations.
• Previous day and night Deck Landing Qualification (DLQ).
• Clear and effective English written and verbal communication skills in a stressful flying environment.
• Current Competency Standard HLTAID003 – Provide first aid.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain productive working relationships with co-workers.
• Working knowledge of Workplace/Occupational Health and Safety procedures.
• Intermediate to advanced level of MS Office skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a 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).

Culture

Boeing cultivates an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive, contributing to work that has a meaningful global impact. The company embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values, providing every teammate with a welcoming, respectful, and supportive atmosphere that encourages professional growth.

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Study assistance.
• Salary packaging.
• Employee Incentive Program.
• Defence Force Reserve opportunities.
• Global opportunities.

Physical Requirements

Specific site positions at Boeing Defence Australia may have physical requirements. These will be outlined by the recruitment manager in consultation with the Environment Health & Safety Department. Formal assessments of physical requirements will be conducted for specific roles and reflected in the position description.

About Boeing

Boeing's presence in Australia represents the company's largest footprint outside the United States. With more than 3,000 employees across 27 locations, Boeing has seven wholly-owned Australian subsidiaries engaged in a wide array of aerospace, commercial aviation, defence, logistics, training, and navigation businesses.