• $80,038 to $125,110 (Broadbanded 3/4/5/6 depending on experience and qualifications) + 17% Superannuation 

• Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week) 

The School of Aviation delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programs that lead to professional pilot qualifications. Based at Bankstown Airport, the Flying Operations Unit operates a fleet of aircraft, delivers flying training and associated academic courses, and supports airborne sensing flight operations for research and commercial activities. 

 

About the role 

The School of Aviation offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs that include flying training. The Flying Operations Unit at Bankstown Airport, delivers flying and aeronautical knowledge training as required by Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and facilities airborne research activities.  

Flying Instructors conduct airborne and simulated flying instruction and the associated ground training and act as flight crew for airborne research operations.  

Flying instructors must be appropriately qualified in accordance with civil aviation legislation and have demonstrated a willingness and ability to conduct flying training operations and the associated activities safely, skilfully and in accordance with policy and procedures. They work closely with students and must take responsibility for their safety and progress, providing an environment where students are able to realise their potential.  

The Flying Instructor reports to the Head of Operations and has no direct reports. 

The level offered depends primarily on the candidate’s qualifications and endorsements, their flying-instruction experience, and the complexity and range of duties they are qualified to undertake. Specific accountabilities per level for this role include:  

For a Level 3:  

• Deliver safe, efficient and practical airborne and simulated flying instruction to students, including associated ground instruction, to the level defined by CASA qualification and any limitations imposed by the Head of Operations 

• Monitor, promote and comply with instructions, policies and procedures specified in the UNSW Aviation Operations Manual 

• Maintain accurate student training records and operational documentation 

• Participate in activities that support the School’s objectives including safety, marketing, and operational initiatives 

• If applicable, conduct valid assessments of students for their ‘first solo’ flight, and authorise first solos when student performance, environmental and operational conditions allow, in accordance with established procedures 

• If applicable, conduct knowledge deficiency report assessments for Recreational and Commercial Pilot Licence aeronautical knowledge subjects 

For a Level 4 (in addition to the above):  

• Deliver safe, expert, and efficient practical airborne and simulated flying instruction to students and staff members, including associated ground instruction, to the level defined by CASA qualification and any limitations imposed by the Head of Operations  

• If applicable, provide operational supervision of other flying instructors and students, by providing guidance on flying school operations, advice and assistance about operational matters and by monitoring safety critical decisions made by pilots intervening where necessary 

• Maintain detailed awareness of the flying schedule, the weather, and the operational status of aeroplanes and FSTDs 

• Make decisions with respect to continued flight or otherwise in the event of a problem, including problems related to weather, aeroplane unserviceability and flight crew welfare 

For a Level 5 (in addition to the above):  

• Conduct flying training for the purpose of the issue of multi-engine aeroplane class ratings and instrument ratings 

• Provide operational supervision and expert guidance in relation to the conduct of multi-engine flying training operations conducted under visual and instrument flight rules 

• Mentor other flying instructors during induction, additional qualification, and recurrent, training activities  

For a Level 6 (In addition to the above):  

• Deliver aeronautical knowledge and airborne flying instruction to, and monitor, other flying instructors during induction, additional qualification, and recurrent, training activities 

• Conduct flight tests for multi-engine class ratings, and instructor training endorsements 

About you  

For a level 3, candidates are expected to: 

• Hold an Australian Air Transport Pilot or Commercial Pilot Licence with aeroplane category rating 

• Hold manual propeller pitch control and retractable undercarriage design feature endorsements 

• Hold an instructor rating, with grade 3A or grade 2 aeroplane training endorsement, and design feature training endorsement 

• Have demonstrated experience as a flying instructor including a successful track record of first solo assessments for trained students – if no previous instructor experience, the flying record, previous employment and/or education must demonstrate knowledge, skill, and behaviour appropriate to flying instruction 

• Hold medical, security, and drug and alcohol screening, certification appropriate to flying instruction 

• Be competent/proficient knowledge of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 Part 61 Manual of Standards aeronautical knowledge and practical flight standards; flying techniques; principles of instruction; and applicable human factors and non-technical skills in relation to single-engine flying operations under visual flight rules and the ability to transfer this knowledge during airborne and simulated flying instruction including associated ground training 

• Have the ability to pass the standardisation and proficiency check with the Head of Operations 

For a Level 4 (In addition to the above):  

• Hold an Australian Air Transport Pilot or Commercial Pilot Licence with aeroplane category rating.  

• Hold an instrument rating with multi-engine aeroplane, instrument approach 2D and instrument approach 3D instrument endorsements.  

• Hold an instructor rating, with grade two, instrument rating, class rating (multi-engine), design feature aeroplane training endorsements, or hold an instructor rating with grade one and design feature aeroplane training endorsements.  

• Have demonstrated extensive experience as a flying instructor, experience in the delivery of aviation programs at a tertiary level or in integrated courses is desirable.  

• Hold medical, security and drug and alcohol screening certification appropriate to flying instruction.  

• Have expert knowledge of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 Part 61 Manual of Standards aeronautical knowledge and practical flight standards; flying techniques; principles of instruction; and applicable non-technical skills in relation to flying operations under visual and instrument flight rules (as applicable) and the ability to transfer this knowledge during airborne and simulated flying instruction and associated ground training.  

• Can pass the standardisation and proficiency check with the Head of Operations.  

• Have demonstrated ability and commitment to implementing WHS programs, and equal opportunity policies and programs.  

For a Level 5 (In addition to the above):  

• Hold an instructor rating, with grade one, instrument rating, class rating (multi-engine), NVFR, design feature aeroplane training endorsements.  

• Have expert knowledge of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 Part 61 Manual of Standards aeronautical knowledge and practical flight standards; flying techniques; principles of instruction; and applicable non-technical skills in relation to multi engine flying operations under visual and instrument flight rules and the ability to transfer this knowledge during airborne and simulated flying instruction and associated ground training 

• Have demonstrated ability to successfully manage training for students at all skill levels and from all backgrounds 

For a Level 6 (In addition to the above):  

• Hold an instructor rating, with instructor rating aeroplane, multi-engine aeroplane class rating instructor, and spin training endorsements, with at least 2,000 hours of airborne instruction time as a grade one instructor.  

• Have extensive experience in the delivery of CASR 1998 Part 142 flying training.  

This is an onsite role based at Bankstown Airport. Working days may vary - weekly work patterns at this stage are either Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday. As this role supports flying operations, working hours may include early mornings and late finishes depending on student needs, weather conditions, aircraft availability, and other operational requirements.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Application documents: please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying and addressing the selection criteria (the “About You” section of this job ad).  

For informal queries, please see the below contact details.  

Otherwise, please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed. 

Contact: Malcolm Good, Director of Flight Operations 
E:  malcolm.good@unsw.edu.au 

Applications close: 7th of August 11.55PM

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Pre-Employment Checks 
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. 

 

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UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.