Overview:

• Full-time, Continuing position

• Salary level in line with the Air Pilot Award (2020): $84,186 - $104,178 + 12% Superannuation

• Based at the Point Cook campus

About the role

As a Grade 1 (Aeroplane) Flight Instructor, you will support the development and training of RMIT Aviation Academy students to achieve their CASA licences at the completion of an Associate or Bachelor Degree in Aviation (Pilot Training).

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in aviation training delivery and flight testing along with extensive mentoring experience. The instructor will be a subject matter expert in relation to ab initio pilot instruction.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in conducting ab initio flight training, and experience in aviation safety and training at a senior level.

• Highly developed organisational and planning skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.

• Demonstrated experience and skills in the Microsoft Suite, in particular Excel and Word.

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to forge collaborative relationships with assigned students and work with diverse teaching and academic staff to maintain positive, productive relationships that influence improvements in learning and teaching quality.

• Demonstrated outstanding problem solving and critical thinking ability and flexibility to adapt your teaching style to suit your assigned students.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide early-career flight instructors.

Mandatory:

• Have held a Flight Instructor (Aeroplane) rating Grade 2 for a period of at least 12 months

• Have logged at least 750 hours of instructional experience include 500hours flight time, in a registered aeroplane instructing in any sequences other than navigational sequences that are relevant to the issue of a private pilot (aeroplane) licence

• In relation to the original issue of the rating, have passed a written examination in the principles of teaching and learning. The syllabus for the examination is specified in Appendix II of Civil Aviation Safety Regulation 40.1.7

• Be recommended by the Chief Flying Instructor or Head of Operations of an instructing school

• Have passed a flight test conducted by CASA, an approved testing officer or an approved person in accordance with the Grade 1 instructor rating test report form under the direct supervision of the Head of Operations or Chief Flying Instructor

All Flight Instructor’s must hold, at a minimum:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116), or complete within 12-month period of commencement of employment; or

• A Diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Aviation Academy

RMIT University is a global leader in aviation and aerospace education, research, and training, with a proud legacy spanning more than 80 years in flight instruction and industry collaboration. Consistently ranked among the world’s top universities for aviation and aerospace engineering, RMIT is renowned for producing industry-ready graduates and shaping the future of flight through innovation, safety, and sustainability.

The RMIT Aviation Academy is the University’s flagship centre for flight training and aviation workforce development. With operations across multiple campuses and flight training bases, the Academy delivers integrated pilot training pathways, advanced flight instructor programs, and bespoke training solutions for industry and government partners. It plays a critical role in responding to Australia’s and the region’s aviation workforce needs, underpinned by a strong safety culture, regulatory compliance, and a future-focused approach to digital and technical excellence.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Justin Brownjohn (Senior Manager, Aviation Academy) via email justin.brownjohn@rmit.edu.au. Please do not send your application to this contact.

Position Description - Grade 1 Flight Instructor

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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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