Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking a skilled Contractor Instructor Pilot (Simulator) for the PC-21 aircraft at its East Sale, Victoria location. This role supports the AIR5428 Pilot Training System for Australian Defence customers, delivering comprehensive ab initio pilot training through ground school, simulator instruction, and student support, while also contributing to courseware development and subject-matter expertise.
About the Role
The Contractor Instructor Pilot (Simulator) will perform instructional duties for ab initio student training, applying extensive knowledge of PC-21 operations and military piloting principles. Responsibilities include providing advanced technical instruction, assisting students with queries and mission preparation, and conducting aircrew training according to prescribed objectives and guiding documentation. The role also involves reviewing relevant aviation literature, safety reports, and courseware to ensure currency and effectiveness.
Requirements
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Prior Category C Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI), Operational Flying Instructor (OFI), or Fighter Combat Instructor (FCI) experience, or an Australian Defence Force (ADF) recognised equivalent.
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Completion of an ADF Flying Instructor Course or a recognised equivalent.
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Ability to continue meeting ADF Category C QFI requirements as per applicable Defence Orders, Instructions, and Publications.
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Extensive knowledge of pilot training design and training device operation.
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Understanding of PC-21 pilot anthropometric compliance.
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Familiarity with ADF high-performance ejection seat pilot medical criteria.
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Candidates must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain the required Australian Defence security clearance.
Qualifications
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Essential qualifications as detailed in the Requirements section.
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Desirable: Over 1,000 hours of QFI/OFI/FCI experience.
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Desirable: 500 hours as a QFI on a turboprop tandem-seat trainer aircraft.
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Desirable: Military flying and instructional experience within the last five years.
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Desirable: Baseline security clearance.
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Subject to Commonwealth approval, candidates unable to obtain medical clearance to fly may continue with SIMIP Learning Management Package events and be exempt from specified aircraft-currency items.