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Qualified Flying Instructors

Nowra, New South Wales Job ID BOE/1837142N Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Apr. 01, 2025
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Location:
Nowra
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1837142N
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The Opportunity -

Are you passionate about aviation and eager to share your knowledge with the next generation of Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army pilots? Boeing Defence Australia are seeking experienced Helicopter Qualified Flying Instructors (QFI's) to join the team.

These Instructor positions will support the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS), operating the EC135 T2+. The QFI is primarily responsible for the conduct of ab-initio pilot helicopter flying instruction.

If you are looking to join an exciting team that provides support to the EC-135 Helicopter fleet to achieve the mission of training pilots, aircrew and aviation warfare officers to the Australian Defence Force, we have multiple full time employment opportunities available.

These roles are based in Nowra.


As a Qualified Flight Instructorwithin BDA, you will:

  • 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

To be considered for the role you will have:

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
  • 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
  • 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

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)

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

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.

What's on offer?

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.


Other benefits:

  • Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
  • Formal reward and recognition program.
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
  • Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
  • Salary packaging options available.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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