CH-47F Chinook B1.3 Aircraft Maintenance Instructor

About the role

Boeing Defence Australia is looking for an experienced CH-47F Chinook B1.3 Aircraft Maintenance Instructor/Assessor to join the CH-47F Maintenance Training Team at the Army Aviation Training Centre, Swartz Barracks, Oakey, Queensland. You will deliver academic, practical and on-the-job training to build confident, capable ADF aircraft maintenance technicians in line with Defence regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver CH-47F B1.3 aircraft type and associated maintenance support training, theory and practical, according to Learning Management Packages and training schedules.
• Act as CH-47F Course Manager as required.
• Develop and continuously improve training package materials, assessments and supporting resources.
• Maintain and support training aids and simulators in the assigned Training Facility.
• Keep currency on the CH-47F as a maintainer and contribute to the DASR Part 147 aligned training system.
• Provide day-to-day student support and stakeholder engagement across Army Aviation at Oakey.

Required profile

• Demonstrated CH-47F Aircraft Type Qualification, B1.3 MAML or equivalent.
• Approximately 10 years' experience as a rotary wing B1.3 aviation maintainer, aviation supervisor or maintenance manager.
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Aircraft).
• Australian citizenship to meet Defence security requirements, and willingness to undergo the standard government vetting process, including a full life background check.

Required skills

• Desirable: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or willingness to obtain it.
• Desirable: understanding of DASA Part 147 and Part 66 regulations.
• Desirable: demonstrated courseware development, instructor/mentor and coaching skills.
• Desirable: experience delivering training in the Defence environment, strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multi-trade teams.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and yearly bonuses.
• Paid leave entitlements.
• Discounted health insurance, travel and retail, plus a nationwide Fitness Passport.
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice options for superannuation.
• Tailored mentorship, promotional pathways and a recognition award program.