MQ-28 Operator Instructor

Boeing; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonuses

Paid leave entitlements

Discounts on health, travel

Novated leasing options

Mentorship programs

Recognition program

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an MQ-28 Operator Instructor based at Amberley, with travel to other sites. You will bridge flight operations and digital learning, creating world-class operator courseware and delivering training across simulated, virtual, and live environments.

Expect to lead assessments, drive competency, and collaborate with software engineers and instructional designers to shape the training ecosystem for autonomous aircraft.

Qualifications

• Flight experience: Minimum of 1500 hours PIC.
• Licensing: B CAT Military experience or CPL equivalent in an advanced aircraft.
• Ratings: Command Instrument Rating or IREX; B CAT QFI Military or Grade 1 Instructor rating.
• Medical: Ability to obtain and maintain CASA Class 2 medical.

Responsibilities

• Design & develop operator courseware including digital learning and simulation.
• Execute training: conduct virtual and live flight sorties and debrief.
• Assess competency and maintain high qualification standards.
• Support innovation with SME input during test, development and IIS activities.

Skills

Digital aptitude

Analytical mindset

Agility

Mobility

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)

Tools

Articulate

Job description

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 of1500 hours PIC
• Licensing:B CAT Military experienceorCommercial Pilot Licence (CPL)equivalent in an advanced contemporary aircraft
• Ratings:Command Instrument Rating or IREX;B CAT QFI MilitaryorGrade 1 Instructorrating
• Medical:Ability to gain and maintain a minimumCASA Class 2 medical
• Training credentials:Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)

Technical & Professional Attributes:

• Digital aptitude:Experience with instructional authoring tools such asArticulate, 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

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.

• 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-defencepersonnel 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