CAE | C27J Instructor

CAE Australia seeks a part-time Simulator Pilot Instructor to support C-27J Spartan pilot training at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. This role is critical in delivering initial qualification, upgrade, and continuation training to Australian Defence Force pilots on the C-27J aircraft.

About the Role

The Simulator Pilot Instructor will be responsible for delivering simulator instruction to C-27J pilot students across various courses, including the Spartan Pilot Initial Qualification (PIQ) Course, secondary upgrade courses, and continuation training. Key duties involve conducting mission briefs and debriefs, liaising with simulator maintenance technicians regarding identified issues, and contributing to the development and improvement of training materials. The position is part-time (0.6 FTE) and requires an experienced military flying instructor with significant command time on multi-engine tactical transport aircraft.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years' experience as a Military Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) or Operational Flying Instructor within an aircrew training environment.
• A minimum of 1,000 command (Pilot-in-Command) hours on multi-engine, multi-crew, tactical transport aircraft, such as the C-27J, C-130J, or similar types.
• Prior experience as a flight simulator instructor is highly regarded.
• Must hold, or be able to obtain, a Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment, or demonstrate recognised equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Military pilot experience with at least two years as a Military Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) or Operational Flying Instructor in an aircrew training setting.
• Minimum of 1,000 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) hours.
• Minimum of 1,000 multi-engine hours.