MQ-28 Operator Instructor

Boeing; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Bonuses

Paid leave entitlements

Discounted health insurance

Novated leasing

Mentorship programs

Recognition program

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an MQ-28 Operator Instructor to shape training for the Ghost Bat team at Amberley. You will bridge flight operations and digital learning, creating world-class courseware and delivering training across simulated, virtual, and live environments.

You will collaborate with software engineers, SMEs and instructional designers to assess competency, execute sorties, and support innovation in test and IIS activities. Travel across sites is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1500 hours PIC flight experience.
• B CAT Military experience or CPL in an advanced aircraft.
• Command Instrument Rating or IREX; B CAT QFI Military or Grade 1 Instructor.
• CASA Class 2 medical eligibility.
• TAE Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop operator courseware including digital learning and simulations.
• Execute training; conduct virtual and live flight sorties for mission readiness.
• Lead competency assessments to maintain high qualification standards.
• Provide SME input during test, development and IIS activities.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Digital aptitude

Instructional design

Agility

Mobility

Remote Pilot Licence

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)

B CAT Military experience or CPL equivalent

Command Instrument Rating or IREX; Grade 1 Instructor

Tools

Articulate

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location: RAAF Base Amberley

Category: Business Support

Position Type: Permanent

Job Reference: BOE/1948549

About The Role

Boeing Defence Australia is delivering critical defence capability across Australia and New Zealand through innovative engineering and trusted technical support.

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an Operator Instructor to join the MQ-28 Ghost Bat team. In this highly specialised role, you will do more than deliver training you will help shape the training ecosystem for one of the world's most advanced autonomous aircraft.

You will bridge flight operations and digital learning, developing and delivering training across simulated, virtual, and live flight environments.

As an MQ-28 Operator Instructor, you will work at the cutting edge of aerospace technology, collaborating with software engineers, subject matter experts, and instructional designers to:

• Design & develop: Create world-class operator courseware, including digital computer-aided learning and advanced simulation training packages.
• Execute training: Prepare, conduct, and debrief virtual and live flight sorties to ensure mission readiness.
• Assess competency: Lead rigorous assessments to maintain high qualification standards across the capability.
• Support innovation: Provide critical SME input during test, development, and Introduction Into Service (IIS) activities.

This role is based at Amberley, with travel required between other sites.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong combination of elite aviation experience, instructional capability, and technical aptitude:

Aviation & Instructional Requirements

• Flight experience: Minimum of 1500 hours PIC
• Licensing: B CAT Military experience or Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) equivalent in an advanced contemporary aircraft
• Ratings: Command Instrument Rating or IREX; B CAT QFI Military or Grade 1 Instructor rating
• Medical: Ability to gain and maintain a minimum CASA Class 2 medical
• Training credentials: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
• Pilot skills: Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) highly desirable

Technical & Professional Attributes

• Digital aptitude: Experience with instructional authoring tools such as Articulate, or a strong interest in digital learning design
• Analytical mindset: Ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical, intuitive training solutions
• Agility: Confidence working in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment
• Mobility: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian citizens to meet Defence security requirements and must be willing to undergo the standard government vetting process, including a full life background check. BDA will sponsor and support the required clearance process.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses
• Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
• Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
• Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
• Career Development: Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.
• Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.

About the company

With more than 4,500 team members across Boeing Australia, BDA plays a critical role in supporting Australia's security and strengthening its partnership with the ADF through advanced systems integration and defence capability. Our people are central to this success, with their commitment to local partnerships and community engagement reinforcing BDA's reputation as a trusted and valued contributor.

We empower all voices and embrace change, so help us be part of that change, and better the future of the nation. Turn a challenge into an opportunity for tomorrow.

We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Applications close at 5:00pm AEST on Friday, 9 October 2026

For more information about Boeing Defence Australia including our values and behaviors see our new website https://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-defence-australia

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.