Simulator Pilot Instructor - C-27J

CAE Inc; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact on Australian Defence

Global career paths

ADF Reserve Service Policy Part-Time 0

Job summary

CAE is seeking a C-27J Key Account Manager support role based at RAAF Amberley, QLD. The role reports to the C-27J Lead Instructor in delivering training, administrative and SME support for PIQ and upgrade courses, while coordinating with resident instructional staff.

The position is part-time (0.6 FTE) and includes liaison duties with maintenance and staff to ensure syllabus delivery and training quality across Spartan PIQ courses in the Australian Defence environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Military Qualified Flying Instructor or Operational Flying Instructor experience in an aircrew training environment.
• Have a minimum 1000 command hours on multi engine, multi crew and tactical transport aircraft C-27J, C-130J or similar aircraft.
• Experience as a flight simulator instructor will be highly regarded.
• Have, or ability to gain, a Cert IV in Workplace Training & Assessment or recognised experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mission briefs and debriefs as appropriate
• Deliver simulator instruction to C-27J pilot students
• Engage with simulator maintenance technicians to report identified simulator issues
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of training material that supports syllabus delivery.

Skills

Military Flying Instructor

Command Hours 1000+

Flight Simulator Instructor

Cert IV Training & Assessment

Education

Cert IV in Workplace Training & Assessment

Job description

This role will be responsible to the C-27J Key Account Manager (KAM) and will report to the C-27J Lead Instructor for the provision of training, administrative and subject matter expertise support applicable to Spartan Pilot Initial Qualification (PIQ) Course, secondary upgrade courses and current training, as well as liaising with other resident instructional staff as required. This role will be based at RAAF Base Amberley, QLD. Part-Time (0.6 FTE) Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Conduct mission briefs and debriefs as appropriate
• Deliver simulator instruction to C-27J pilot students
• Engage with simulator maintenance technicians to report identified simulator issues
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of training material that supports syllabus delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Military Qualified Flying Instructor or Operational Flying Instructor experience in an aircrew training environment
• Have a minimum 1000 command hours on multi engine, multi crew and tactical transport aircraft C-27J, C-130J or similar aircraft
• Experience as a flight simulator instructor will be highly regarded
• Have, or ability to gain, a Cert IV in Workplace Training & Assessment or recognised experience.

What CAE offers you:

• Opportunity to make a considerable impact on Australian Defence and security
• Exciting career paths in a truly global business
• Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy Part-Time (0.6 FTE) Opportunity

Position Type Regular

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

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