Ground Operations Instructor (B737) – Melbourne Base
Company Description
About Us
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.
Job Description
The Ground Operations Instructor delivers technical and non-technical training to pilots within the Qantas Group and customer airlines. This includes both theoretical and practical instruction to ensure crew are prepared to perform their duties in line with company standard operating procedures and policies.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:
- Proven ability to adapt to modern training techniques and embrace new technologies that support adult learning
- Experience as a pilot to CPL standard or higher
- Exposure to or experience in multi-crew flight operations
- A degree qualification (preferably in aviation or education), or equivalent industry credentials
- Experience in adult education, ideally within an aviation context
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with the broader Flight Operations community
- Sensitivity and flexibility in working with diverse viewpoints, styles, and cultures, aligned with Qantas values
- High proficiency in developing training materials using applications such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Demonstrated capability to deliver training in various environments (e.g. classroom, procedural training devices)
- Ability to accurately assess both technical and non-technical trainee performance
- A commitment to continuous improvement of training courseware and processes
Supporting our B737, the Ground Operations Instructor role provides technical and non-technical training for pilots within the Qantas Group. The training covers theoretical and practical training to prepare crew to perform their duties in accordance with company standard operating procedures and policy.
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
Applications close Wednesday 4th February
Please note: Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.
About us
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic and international services.
About us
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic and international services.
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