P-8A Training Scheduler Lead

Boeing Defence Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Yearly bonuses

Paid leave entitlements

Health insurance discounts

Novated leasing

Salary sacrifice for superannuation

Career development

Recognition program

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a Training Scheduler Lead to join the P-8A Poseidon Training team at RAAF Base Edinburgh. The role coordinates and optimises training activity across the P-8A capability, ensuring aircrew and maintenance personnel are trained, current, and mission-ready.

In a fast-paced Defence setting, you will schedule training for Flight Crew, Mission Crew and Maintenance personnel, support the delivery of the broader training continuum, and maximise asset availability.

Qualifications

• Resource and asset scheduling experience in a complex operational or training environment.
• Experience in Defence operational flying squadrons, or a similar high-tempo environment, including use of flight programming tools.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Configuration and data management experience, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of Defence training requirements and the importance of compliance, continuity, and readiness.
• Experience coordinating training support for aviation, maintenance, or mission systems personnel.
• Familiarity with synthetic training devices, simulation environments, or training asset management.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and present findings clearly.
• A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem solving in a Defence setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training schedules across Flight Crew, Mission Crew and Maintenance to support operational readiness.
• Assist in coordinating the full training continuum, including booking and allocation of synthetic training devices.
• Manage simulation device availability and asset allocation to align with training requirements.
• Analyse training system health and utilisation reports to inform performance decisions.
• Collaborate with training, operations, engineering and support functions to deliver training efficiently.
• Support Defence aviation capability through planning and coordination.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical reporting

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Tools

Flight programming tools

Scheduling software

Job description

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

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking aTraining Scheduler Leadto join theP-8A Poseidon Training teamatRAAF Base Edinburgh. In this important role, you will coordinate and optimise training activity across the P-8A Poseidon capability, helping ensure aircrew and maintenance personnel are trained, current, and mission-ready.

Working in a fast-paced Defence environment, you will be responsible for scheduling and coordinating training activities forFlight Crew, Mission Crew, and Maintenance personnel, while supporting the seamless delivery of the broader training continuum. You will play a key role in maintaining training continuity, maximising asset availability, and supporting the effective use of synthetic training devices and associated systems.

Responsibilities:

As aTraining Scheduler Lead, you will:

• Coordinate training schedules:Plan and manage training activities across Flight Crew, Mission Crew, and Maintenance personnel to support operational readiness.
• Support course delivery:Assist in the successful coordination of the full training continuum, including booking and allocation of synthetic training devices.
• Manage device availability:Support the programming of simulation device upgrade activities and asset allocation to align with training requirements and minimise disruption.
• Analyse performance and utilisation:Conduct training system health and utilisation analysis, producing reports to support performance measurement frameworks and informed decision-making.
• Work collaboratively:Partner with stakeholders across training, operations, engineering, and support functions to ensure efficient and effective training delivery.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional who enjoys working at the intersection of planning, coordination, and Defence aviation capability.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong coordination skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. You will be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders and confident using scheduling tools, data, and reporting to support training outcomes.

Experience/Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Resource and asset scheduling experiencein a complex operational or training environment
• Experience in Defence operational flying squadrons, or a similar high-tempo environment, including use of flight programming tools
• Excellent organisational and communication skillswith the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Configuration and data management experience, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Understanding of Defence training requirementsand the importance of compliance, continuity, and readiness
• Experience coordinating training support for aviation, maintenance, or mission systems personnel
• Familiarity with synthetic training devices, simulation environments, or training asset management
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and present findings clearly
• A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem solving in a Defence setting

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

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