Senior Ground Flight Instructor – E3

About the role

The Senior Ground Flight Instructor will deliver classroom and practical training to Australian Defence Force pilots across multiple RAAF bases, covering aircraft systems, procedures and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver classroom instruction on aircraft systems, operational procedures, performance, ATC, navigation, aerodynamics, radio operations and relevant regulations.
• Maintain accurate student training records and assess proficiency, providing feedback and counseling.
• Conduct aircraft visits and procedural training on static airframes and simulators.
• Secure and inventory training equipment, manuals and course materials.
• Develop innovative teaching methods and training aids to improve instructional efficiency.

Required profile

• Australian citizenship and eligibility for Defence security clearance.
• Qualifications in aviation or equivalent experience and Minimum Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment.
• Significant experience delivering training, preferably within the ADF or as a former QFI/QHI.
• Experience on large aircraft types or fast jets.

Required skills

• Aircraft systems knowledge
• Air traffic control procedures
• Navigation and aerodynamics
• Radio operations
• Aviation regulations (civil and military)