Wedgetail Mission Crew Instructor

Join to apply for the Wedgetail Mission Crew Instructor role at Bendigo Advertiser. Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is recruiting highly skilled and motivated individuals to support Mission Crew Operator courseware development and instruction, at RAAF Base Williamtown for Boeing Defence Australia supporting the Wedgetail E-7A Australian Program. This position fulfils vital courseware developmental activities and instructional delivery in support of both sustainment and emerging work, for all E-7A platform training requirements. We are seeking self-motivated professionals with proven skills in courseware development and instructional techniques and a desire for a challenging and rewarding career with BDA. We are actively recruiting Mission Crew Operators with experience in the following fields: AEW&C Operators, Air Combat Officers, Air Battle Managers, Maritime Warfare Officers and AICs.

• Responsible for the conduct of all E-7A Mission Crew Instructor delivery for ongoing sustainment activities and train the trainer coach/mentoring tasks for emerging E-7 fleet support.
• Analyzing lesson framework needs and designing Operator training solutions and products to meet BDA E-7A Aircraft Capability requirements and evaluating the effectiveness of developed training programs.
• Provide SME support to the development of essential E-7A courseware, primarily for Mission Crew, but also including Pilot and Maintenance training materials in order to meet stipulated training specifications.
• Conduct E-7A courseware continuous improvement tasks, pilot new courses with new innovative processes and technology, working collaboratively with our business partners.
• Support to both testing and development of new innovative processes and technology, working collaboratively with our wider Teams.

• Desirable Diploma Training Design and Development (TAE or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in AEW&C or AWACS environment as a Mission Crew Operator.
• Previous experience as an instructor is desired, but is not essential; BDA will support the right individual to achieve this qualification.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

The position is located at RAAF Base Williamtown, with opportunities to support AEW&C deployments within Australia and internationally. Benefits include flexible working options, support for Defence Reserve commitments, study assistance after 1 year with the company, an Employee Incentive Program, and global opportunities.

Application: Boeing Defence Australia will accept applications for current vacancies, with a view to filling posts immediately or for Expression of Interests for later in 2025 or early 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.