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 Instructor within BDA, you will:

Conduct ab-initio flight instruction on the EC-135 T2+ aircraf

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Conduct ground instruction, briefings and lecture
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Operate Training Aircraft and Training Equipment (live and synthetic devices
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Update trainee record
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Brief the Pilot Training Officer on trainee progres
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Mentor trainee
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Review trainee progress in ground Training events and assessment
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Update Aircraft record
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Maintain aircrew qualifications and currency requirements in accordance with all relevant Standing Instructions and as amended by Special Flying Instruction
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Conduct Secondary Missions in support of 723 SQN tasking where requeste
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Provide flying supervision to trainee
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Review and recommend changes to Training packages and coursewar
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Provide support to JHS Winching and Load lifting Training evolution
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Perform other duties, as required by the Pilot Training Office
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Provide written and verbal pre-briefs and debriefs to student
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Participate in external evaluations (including safety related investigations
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Assist the HATS Training Manager as required for BDA related activitie
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Comply with the WHS-related JHS OIP to ensure a safe workplac
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Be aware of, and demonstrate a commitment to, the principles of equal opportunity in the workplac
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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 certificat

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CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) - CPL(H) (minimum
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CASA Command Instrument Rating (Helicopter), or military equivalen
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CASA Night Visual Flight Rules Rating, or military equivalen
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CASA Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) rating, or military equivalen
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CASA Sling Load and Winching Operations Endorsement, or military equivalen
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CASA Flying Instructor (Helicopter) Grade 2 rating, or military equivalen
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TAE40122 or current TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or ability to obtai
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Category C rotary wing Qualified Flying Instructor or greate
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Military flight instruction experienc
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A history of helicopter NVD formation experienc
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250hours of NVD flight operation
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Have held a previous day and night Deck Landing Qualification (DLQ
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Must have clear and effective English written and verbal communication skills in a stressful flying environmen
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Must have current Competency Standard HLTAID003 - Provide first ai
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Demonstrate the ability to work in a tea
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Demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with co-workers, maintaining productive working relationships to meet team, business unit and organisational goal
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Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Workplace/Occupational Health and Safety procedure
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Intermediate to advanced level of MS Office skill
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Desirable Criteria:

Ab-initio flying experienc

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EC135 flying experienc
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Category B rotary wing Qualified Flying Instructor or greate
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Instructional experience in synthetic device
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Experience in a safety management rol
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Experience working in a contractor environment (directly with customer
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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

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Attractive remuneration and annual bonus
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Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning
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Formal reward and recognition program
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Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
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Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave
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Salary packaging options available
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Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
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Social and community groups
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BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building an 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.