Pc-21 Flight Instructor

About us:

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology. Lockheed Martin is a leader in Australia’s National Security, and our collaboration with Australian industry spans the Aeronautics, Maritime, Surveillance and Defence domains. We employ approximately 100,000 staff worldwide, and over 1,000 staff in Australia across multiple locations.

Interstate and international travel may be required.

Primary responsibilities

Located in East Sale, Victoria

Operate as a PC-21 Contractor Instructor Pilot (CIP) conducting Pilot Training System (PTS) Program events including ground school and training device instruction.    

The instructor will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in relation to ab initio pilot instruction, and also able to provide applicable courseware content development and instructor guide material development support. 

Duties include:

• Carry out instructional duties to support ab initio student training as a Contractor Instructor Pilot – Simulator (CIP-S).
• Apply PC-21 and Military Pilot SME knowledge and advanced technical principles, techniques, theories and concepts to solutions, practice and training.  
• Provide student assistance, questions and missions when not scheduled for formal academic instruction, aircrew training device instruction, or courseware development and revisions.  
• Conduct quality aircrew training instruction to deliver prescribed training objectives and mission guide requirements
• Review flying literature, safety reports, Service publications, and courseware currency.

Essential  

• Previously held Category C Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI)/Operational Flying Instructor (OFI)/Fighter Combat Instructor (FCI) (or ADF recognised equivalent).
• Completed an ADF Flying Instructor Course or a recognised equivalent course
• Must be able to continue to satisfy the requirements for ADF Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) Category C (minimum) Qualification per applicable Defence Orders, Instructions, and Publications (OIP) including Air Command SI (OPS) 2-1 / Air Academy SI (OPS) 2-1 Aircrew Training, Qualifications and Crewing, and DASR Australian Air Publication 8000.011 Defence Aircrew Qualifications and Training (AMC AIRCREW 10.A (7) Air Instructor Training and Standards). 
• Extensive knowledge in pilot training design and training device(s) operating skill.  
• Must meet medical criteria in:
  • PC-21 Pilot anthropometric criteria. 
  • ADF high performance (ejection seat) pilot medical. 
  • The SIMIP Learning Management Package (LMP) includes flying events in the aircraft to assist with understanding the differences between the Flying Training Device (FTD) and the aircraft. Subject to Commonwealth approval, candidates unable to obtain medical clearance to fly may continue with the LMP events and are exempt from aircraft currency items described in AirA SI (OPS) 2-1 Aircrew Training, Qualifications and Crewing.

Desirable  

• Greater than 1000 hours total QFI/OFI/FCI experience / 500 hours turbo-prop tandem-seat trainer aircraft QFI experience.   
• Military flying and instructional experience must be within the last five (5) years.  

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be Australian citizen’s and eligible to hold and maintain a CoA Baseline security clearance.

Employment may be contingent on the satisfactory result of criminal and/or other background screens, which require the collection and transfer of personal information.
 

What we offer you:

At Lockheed Martin we value our team and the contribution they make every day. We offer rewarding career pathways working on interesting projects that make a difference, continuous professional development and the opportunity to learn from a diverse team of talented individuals.

In return we offer: 

• Competitive Remuneration.
• Options for genuine work/life flexibility.
• Membership to Destination Discounts – that saves you money on many every day purchases including supermarkets, petrol, department stores to name a few.
• Salary packaging for car leasing.

LMA is pleased to discuss this opportunity directly and in more detail with interested candidates. Please connect with us for a confidential conversation and to learn about the financial benefits and career path this opportunity, and working with LMA provides.
 

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, harassment free, diverse, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture and reflect our values of doing what’s right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.