IOS Operator - C130J

CAE Inc; Strathfield Municipal Council; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADF Reserve Service Policy

Wellness subsidy

Parental Leave

Employee Share Scheme

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The IOS Operator role at CAE supports training serials by controlling the simulator IOS station, preparing sorties and participating in role play to enhance trainee immersion.

In the C-130J IOS role, you will help run simulator devices and enact key crew and non-crew roles within complex training scenarios, ensuring airlift training outcomes meet quality standards and EH&S requirements.

Qualifications

• Citizenship and ability to obtain Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Experience supporting military aviation, aviation training, simulation, operations or mission planning.
• Ability to multitask under pressure within complex training scenarios.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to work with military personnel and instructors.

Responsibilities

• Operate IOS stations and control simulator devices to support training sorties.
• Contribute to role play activities to enhance trainee immersion.
• Assist in preparation for training sorties and debriefs after sessions.
• Support development and execution of tactical scenarios in the synthetic environment.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S and Quality Management System procedures.

Skills

Security clearance

Aviation experience

Multitasking under pressure

Verbal communication

Flight simulators

IOS operation

Tools

Flight simulators

Simulator hardware

Job description

The IOS Operator is responsible to the Lead Instructor. The Core role is Operational Support to training serials by controlling the simulator IOS station and contributing to role play activities to enhance the immersive experience for trainees. This includes preparation for each training sortie, support to delivery (e.g. role-playing crew positions), and debrief activities as required.

For the C-130J IOS role the position requires the ability to contribute to complex combat airlift scenarios including multi-tasking to run the simulator devices and act as key crew and non-crew roles required for tactical and non-tactical training outcomes.

Description The operation of IOS stations in contribution to the delivery of training in synthetic training devices. Assisting in the development of simulator training events, including role play. Assisting the development and execution of Tactical Scenarios in the Synthetic environment, including role play. Liaising with Military QFIs and CAE Instructors to deliver the best quality training outcomes. Actively contribute to the Quality Management System and EH&S for day-to-day operations and looks for opportunities to improve operations, Processes, procedures and work instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to obtain/maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance
• Demonstrated experience supporting military aviation, aviation training, simulation, operations, mission planning, or related operational environments.
• Ability to multitask under pressure and manage multiple activities simultaneously within complex training scenarios.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with military personnel, instructors, and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Defence Industry Military aircrew experience, particularly within combat airlift operations.
• Experience operating flight simulators, Instructor Operating Stations (IOS), or synthetic training environments.
• Experience supporting C-130J operations, training, or mission planning.

Location: Homebush NSW – this is an onsite role.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Australian defence and security
• Exciting career paths in a truly global business
• Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy
• Wellness subsidy
• Generous Parental Leave
• Employee Share Scheme
• Fitness Passport
• Insurance Cover … and more!

Security requirements As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible to obtain a Defence Security Clearance to work in this role – please be mindful to obtain a clearance, one of the main requirements is you must be an Australian Citizen.

Position Type Regular

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