Maritime Aviation Warfare Instructor (Nowra)

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive
- and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries
- and working together to build a future we can all trust.

**Our Benefits**:

- ** Comparable salary rates to ADF**:

- ** Generous remuneration packages**
- including, family medical health insurance, Superannuation
- ** Various employment options**
- Full-time, Part-time, ADF Reserve agreements
- ** Veterans Leave**
- up to 30 days (There are many options now available which may benefit you)
- ** Modernised Paid Parental leave** (up to: 20 wks Primary / 10 wks Secondary career)
- ** ThalesFlex**- flexibility working is our everyday
- ** Fitness Passport discount**:

- ** Coastal lifestyle living**
- ready access to numerous beaches and national parks along the New South Wales South coast

**Your Role: Maritime Aviation Warfare Instructor**

Instruction for this role is primarily aimed at the Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer
- AvWO category. Additional assistance may also be required in the training of Navy Pilot’s, Remote Pilot Warfare Officers (RPWO) and Mission Sensor Employment Course (MSEC) aircrewman students.

Training will utilise a combination of CBT, Tactical Part Task Trainers and classroom-based tutorials in a blended learning workplace. **All** Instruction for this role is situated in a strictly ground-based training environment, specifically aimed at the veteran community which may have a broad range of diverse personal circumstances.

**Duties & Responsibilities**: This position involves the direct Instruction of Navy ab-initio students, including regular engagement activities within Boeing Defence Australia (BDA), Navy and Army Instructors, as well as other civilian staff within the training School.
- Reviewing curriculum and providing recommendations for training efficiency improvements,
- Updating of instructor guides, student guides, synthetic simulation scenarios and training reference materials under the guidelines of current training directives.

***Qualifications and Skills**:

- Qualified RAN
- Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer (AvWO) instructor, or hold an equivalent qualification;
- U.S. Navy Pilot
- Airborne Tactical Officer (ATO)
- RAAF
- Maritime Patrol Response Officer (MPRO)
- Contemporary knowledge of Military Airborne and Maritime platforms,

**Highly Desirable Qualifications and Skills**:

- Work experience as a military flying training instructor on airborne maritime platforms,
- MH-60R Seahawk helicopter qualifications,
- Anti-Sub Surface Warfare (ASW) experience,
- ASW dipping sonar experience,
- Demonstrated experience in at least one major naval surface unit as embarked aircrew for an overseas military deployment or exercise,
- Ability to obtain an Australian Base-level Security Clearance.

**WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY**

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right
- no matter your background or personal circumstances
- please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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