Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Ground Flight Instructor to deliver aviation theory training and subject-matter expertise for the AIR 5428 Pilot Training System in Bullsbrook, Western Australia. This role will support the Australian Defence Force pilot training program, contributing to classroom instruction, courseware development, student assessment, and liaison with the ADF flying school executive team.
About the Role
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Provide classroom instruction in aviation subjects and ground-school training for the AIR 5428 Pilot Training System.
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Support the design of new training programmes and deliver instruction across aircraft systems, operating procedures, emergency procedures, troubleshooting, navigation, aerodynamics, radio communications, ADF air regulations, and ADF policies.
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Evaluate training materials, administer and score tests, maintain class records, assess and report student proficiency, and provide student counselling.
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Support the development of new training methods, techniques, and aids, and liaise with the ADF flying school executive team.
Requirements
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Applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain the required Australian Government Defence security clearance.
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Demonstrated experience delivering aviation instruction, flight theory, pilot training, ground school training, or equivalent transferable experience.
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Ability to understand and explain training plans, communicate effectively with students from diverse technical backgrounds, and simplify complex subjects such as aerodynamics and aircraft systems.
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Proficiency in producing and editing technical material and using Microsoft Office 365.
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Willingness to travel interstate.
Qualifications
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Desirable: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
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Desirable: Formal teaching qualifications or extensive aviation or military ground-instruction experience.
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Desirable: Knowledge of ADF learning methodologies.
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Desirable: Experience with learning-management systems such as Moodle.
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Desirable: Aviation theory knowledge up to ATPL level.
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Desirable: Knowledge of Aviation Non-Technical Skills.