Engineering Training & Development Officer

Aviation Careers Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel discounts

Discounted health insurance

Gym membership discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Team-oriented workplace culture

Job summary

Airnorth is seeking an experienced Engineering Training & Development Officer to join our Engineering team. Part Time – 25 hours per week in Darwin, NT (preferred) or Perth, WA.

You will develop competency-based training materials, support on-the-job supervision for Apprentices and Engineers, and maintain training records to ensure regulatory compliance. This hands-on role works with Supervisors, Part 145 Trainers, Quality & Safety, and external providers to deliver both technical and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training to small groups
• Strong computer skills and ability to interpret training data
• Ability to hold and maintain an ASIC
• Regulatory compliance experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop competency-based training programs and course materials
• Deliver technical and non-technical training to small groups
• Coordinate and support OJT supervision for Apprentices and Engineers
• Maintain training records and track progress
• Administer the Engineering authorisation matrix
• Record training outcomes in the CMMS
• Liaise with RTOs, CASA and external providers
• Conduct hangar inductions and prepare training facilities

Skills

Small group training delivery

Data interpretation

Computer literacy

ASIC holder

Education

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Job description

About Airnorth

Airnorth is the Northern Territory's longest-serving airline, operating essential services across regional Australia and Southeast Asia. For more than 47 years, Airnorth has proudly connected people across Northern Australia and beyond, operating over 300 scheduled and charter services every week, providing vital links between remote communities, regional hubs, capital cities, and our international neighbour, Timor-Leste. Our growing network includes Darwin, Alice Springs, Gove, Groote Eylandt, Maningrida, Elcho Island, Milingimbi, Tennant Creek, McArthur River, Kununurra, Broome, Perth, Townsville, Cairns, and Dili.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Training & Development Officer to join our Engineering team. Part Time – 25 hours per week | Darwin, NT (Preferred) or Perth, WA. While our preference is for the successful candidate to be based in Darwin, we are also open to considering suitably qualified candidates located in Perth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys developing people, strengthening technical capability, and ensuring high standards of safety and compliance within a Part 145 environment. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position supports the delivery, coordination and administration of technical and non-technical training for Airnorth's Engineering workforce. You will develop competency-based training materials, support OJT supervision for Apprentices and Engineers, and maintain accurate training records to ensure regulatory compliance. This is a hands‑on role that works closely with Supervisors, Part 145 Trainers, Quality & Safety, and external training providers. You will also conduct hangar inductions and ensure training facilities, materials and assessments are prepared and delivered to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and administer competency-based training programs and course materials
• Deliver technical and non-technical training to small groups
• Coordinate and support OJT supervision for Apprentices and Engineers
• Maintain training records, track progress, identify gaps and schedule required training
• Administer the Engineering authorisation matrix
• Ensure all training outcomes are accurately recorded in the CMMS
• Liaise with RTOs, CASA and external training providers as required
• Conduct new employee hangar inductions and ensure training facilities are prepared
• Recommend improvements to training programs and competency-based courses
• Support safe work practices and participate in safety initiatives (JSA, Target Zero, risk analysis)

Essential Requirements

• Cert IV in Training & Assessment (or equivalent)
• Experience delivering training to small groups
• Strong computer skills and ability to interpret training data
• Ability to hold and maintain an ASIC

Desirable

• Aircraft maintenance engineering experience
• Familiarity with Airnorth aircraft types
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Work with a respected regional airline with strong safety values
• Contribute directly to the capability and development of our Engineering team
• Collaborative environment with supportive leaders and subject matter experts
• Opportunities to influence training quality and continuous improvement
• Staff domestic and international travel discounts
• Discounted health insurance
• Gym membership discounts
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A supportive and team-oriented workplace culture