Avionics Instructor: Train Next-Gen Aircraft Technicians

New Zealand Defence Force; Woodbourne; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Financial guidance

Job summary

The New Zealand Defence Force invites applications for an experienced Avionics Instructor to join the Air Force Technical Training team at Woodbourne. You will deliver practical and theoretical instruction to Avionics Mechanics, Technicians, and postgraduate trainees; assess competence; coach and provide feedback; and contribute to training development while upholding safety and airworthiness standards.

Applicants should have significant avionics maintenance experience, familiarity with flight

Qualifications

• Significant experience in avionics maintenance.
• Strong understanding of flight line operations and test and measurement practices.
• Experience delivering training, coaching, mentoring, or instruction in a technical environment.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with adult learners and young trainees.
• Strong research, problem-solving, and administrative skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and computer-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theoretical instruction across avionics maintenance and trade training programmes.
• Assess trainee competence, technical performance, and workplace behaviours.
• Mark assessments, prepare trainee reports, and maintain accurate training records.
• Promote and maintain technical airworthiness and safety standards.
• Support a positive learning environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Skills

Avionics maintenance

Flight line operations

Instruction delivery

Adult learning communication

Research & problem solving

Administrative skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

The New Zealand Defence Force invites applications for an experienced Avionics Instructor to join the Air Force Technical Training team at Woodbourne. You will deliver practical and theoretical instruction to Avionics Mechanics, Technicians, and postgraduate trainees; assess competence; coach and provide feedback; and contribute to training development while upholding safety and airworthiness standards.

Applicants should have significant avionics maintenance experience, familiarity with flight