RPAS Instructor

Aviation Australia is looking for a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as an RPAS Instructor on a permanent, full-time basis.  Reporting to the RPAS People and Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the competent delivery, assessment and development of knowledge and skills training within the scope of Aviation Australia’s approval as a registered training organisation. This role will also be responsible for the delivery of AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation Training to secondary school students and have a specific SME focus nominated by the RPAS People and Operations Manager.  The successful candidate will be required to travel domestically on occasions and more during peak assessment periods (September - November). 

Is this role for you?

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• A CASA Remote Pilot Licence.
• A Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or a CASA Part 61 Flight Instructor Rating.
• Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot).
• Hold or an ability to hold a Blue Card.
• Remote Pilot or Commercial Pilot operational/instruction experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and training skills, with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
• Effective facilitation skills for a range of learning styles.
• Intermediate computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office suite of applications and the ability to become an effective user of new computer systems.
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility in regards to days and hours of work.  The role will require the applicant to travel interstate for short periods of time to deliver training.

What we can offer you:

• A diverse and rewarding position where you will offer key support to our students, staff and stakeholders.
• An environment that supports a high performance, supportive and inclusive culture.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A Health and Wellbeing program including access to two days flexible leave per year and access to our Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.
• Corporate discount with a private health fund.
• Salary sacrificing for superannuation and novated car leases.
• Professional development opportunities.

Working at Aviation Australia:

Aviation Australia was established by the Queensland Government as a training organisation in 2001 to support the growth and development of the aerospace industries.  During the last 23 years, the company has delivered training both nationally and internationally to many thousands of aviation professionals worldwide. As a world class organisation the training outcomes delivered by Aviation Australia are recognised by the Australian Skills Training Authority along with national and international airworthiness regulators. 

At Aviation Australia we strive to live by our values working together, being accountable, acting innovatively, and delivering on our customer’s needs.  Our workplace offers a genuinely flexible working environment where we recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace.  Our people are empowered to strive for excellence and succeed.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as women, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.   If you identify with any of these groups and need assistance with your application, please contact the People and Culture team via email **@aviationaustralia.aero and one of our team members will contact you to assist.

Please refer to the full job description available under 'Join the Team' on Aviation Australia's website for further information about the role, duties and selection criteria.

To apply: please click on the Apply for this job button and include the following:

*  A current resume
*  A cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)

Applications close: 6 March 2024
Only applications from candidates with the legal right to work in Australia will be considered.