Nowra, New South Wales
Job ID BOE-1837142NO Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Aug. 03, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Location:
Nowra
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:

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

• tConduct ground instruction, briefings and lecture
• sOperate Training Aircraft and Training Equipment (live and synthetic devices
• )Update trainee record
• sBrief the Pilot Training Officer on trainee progres
• sMentor trainee
• sReview trainee progress in ground Training events and assessment
• sUpdate Aircraft record
• sMaintain aircrew qualifications and currency requirements in accordance with all relevant Standing Instructions and as amended by Special Flying Instruction
• sConduct Secondary Missions in support of 723 SQN tasking where requeste
• dProvide flying supervision to trainee
• sReview and recommend changes to Training packages and coursewar
• eProvide support to JHS Winching and Load lifting Training evolution
• sPerform other duties, as required by the Pilot Training Office
• rProvide written and verbal pre-briefs and debriefs to student
• sParticipate in external evaluations (including safety related investigations
• )Assist the HATS Training Manager as required for BDA related activitie
• sComply with the WHS-related JHS OIP to ensure a safe workplac
• eBe aware of, and demonstrate a commitment to, the principles of equal opportunity in the workplac
• e

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.

Current CASA Class 1 Medical and ability to maintain the requirements of this medical certificat

• eCASA Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) - CPL(H) (minimum
• )CASA Command Instrument Rating (Helicopter), or military equivalen
• tCASA Night Visual Flight Rules Rating, or military equivalen
• tCASA Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) rating, or military equivalen
• tCASA Sling Load and Winching Operations Endorsement, or military equivalen
• tCASA Flying Instructor (Helicopter) Grade 2 rating, or military equivalen
• tTAE40122 or current TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or ability to obtai
• nCategory C rotary wing Qualified Flying Instructor or greate
• rMilitary flight instruction experienc
• eA history of helicopter NVD formation experienc
• e250hours of NVD flight operation
• sHave held a previous day and night Deck Landing Qualification (DLQ
• )Must have clear and effective English written and verbal communication skills in a stressful flying environmen
• tMust have current Competency Standard HLTAID003 - Provide first ai
• dDemonstrate the ability to work in a tea
• mDemonstrate the ability to successfully interact with co-workers, maintaining productive working relationships to meet team, business unit and organisational goal
• sBe able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Workplace/Occupational Health and Safety procedure
• sIntermediate to advanced level of MS Office skill

Essential Criteria:

Current CASA Class 1 Medical and ability to maintain the requirements of this medical certificat

• eCASA Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) - CPL(H) (minimum
• )CASA Command Instrument Rating (Helicopter), or military equivalen
• tCASA Night Visual Flight Rules Rating, or military equivalen
• tCASA Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) rating, or military equivalen
• tCASA Sling Load and Winching Operations Endorsement, or military equivalen
• tCASA Flying Instructor (Helicopter) Grade 2 rating, or military equivalen
• tTAE40122 or current TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or ability to obtai
• nCategory C rotary wing Qualified Flying Instructor or greate
• rMilitary flight instruction experienc
• eA history of helicopter NVD formation experienc
• e250hours of NVD flight operation
• sHave held a previous day and night Deck Landing Qualification (DLQ
• )Must have clear and effective English written and verbal communication skills in a stressful flying environmen
• tMust have current Competency Standard HLTAID003 - Provide first ai
• dDemonstrate the ability to work in a tea
• mDemonstrate the ability to successfully interact with co-workers, maintaining productive working relationships to meet team, business unit and organisational goal
• sBe able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Workplace/Occupational Health and Safety procedure
• sIntermediate to advanced level of MS Office skill
• s