Senior Training Manager

Your Opportunity

Are you an experienced aviation training professional ready to take the lead in a highly regulated defence aviation environment?

As Senior Training Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of skilled instructional professionals, influence how maintenance training is delivered and play a key role in developing the capability of the PC-21 and B300 programs.

You'll work across training, maintenance, quality and aviation safety, building strong relationships with operational leaders, Defence stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Your expertise will help identify capability gaps, strengthen training outcomes and ensure our people are equipped with the skills they need to perform safely and effectively.

With responsibility across multiple sites, you'll have the scope to make a genuine impact while working within a global aviation organisation and a highly specialised defence environment.

The successful candidate will be based out of either the RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria operation at theor our operation at the RAAF Base Pearce, Western Australia.

We encourage applicants from across Australia to apply.

Annual Salary Package up to AUD$140,000 + Super + 15% Bonus + Relocation Assistance

Your Responsibilities

You will take ownership of the Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO) training framework, ensuring compliance with applicable DASR/EASA/CASA requirements, approved expositions, company procedures and safety standards.

You will also:

• Manage the Maintenance Training Organisation Exposition and Training & Certification Plan.
• Oversee approved Part 145 and Part 147 training packages.
• Develop Training Assessment Strategies and supporting courseware.
• Lead, mentor and coach instructional staff across multiple locations.
• Identify training and capability gaps and develop practical solutions.
• Work closely with Quality and Aviation Safety teams to investigate training shortfalls.
• Ensure training and assessment is delivered safely, professionally and consistently.
• Deliver training and assessment where required.
• Represent Jet Aviation with Defence, regulatory and industry stakeholders.

What Will Help You to Succeed

We're looking for an aviation professional who combines technical credibility, training expertise and strong people leadership.

You'll ideally bring:

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or equivalent.
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills - Mechanical or Avionics.
• TAE Enterprise Trainer skill sets - Mentoring or Presenting.
• Minimum 5 years' aviation experience.
• Demonstrated aviation training and assessment experience.
• Strong knowledge of Part 145 and Part 147 requirements in civil and/or military aviation.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and people skills.
• An analytical, solutions-focused approach to complex issues.
• Strong computer skills across Microsoft Office.
• A commitment to safety, customer service and professional excellence.
• Australian citizenship.

Highly regarded:

• DASA, CASA or EASA B1/B2 licence.
• Experience within a Part 147 MTO.
• Experience leading and developing training teams.
• Familiarity with Safety Management Systems and aviation training databases.

Why Jet Aviation?

As part of Jet Aviation Defence, you'll join a global aviation organisation where highly skilled people work together to deliver exceptional outcomes across defence and specialist aviation.

Here, your experience can make a real difference.

You'll have the opportunity to lead people, shape training capability and contribute to the future of Australian aviation while working alongside experienced professionals across training, maintenance, quality, safety and operations.

Our culture is built around Trust, Honesty, Transparency and Alignment — supported by a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, respect and accountability.

Be part of the artisans of aviation.

How to Apply?

Ready to take the next step?

• Submit your current CV
• 1-2 page Cover Letter tell us about your experience and qualifications relative to the the role with leading teams and developing training capability. Highlight your experience with Part 145 / Part 147 training environments also.
• Include relevant documentation to support your qualification ie Cert IV's, Licences DASA,CASA,EASA etc.
• Acknowledgement that you have a current legal right to work in Australia, providing documentation with application. .
• If successful and relocation is required, please indicate your preferred base location: RAAF Base East Sale, VIC or RAAF Base Pearce, WA.

Applications will be assessed against the role requirements using consistent, competency-based selection criteria.

Pre-employment Requirements

The successful applicant may be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment screenings and checks, including:

• Right to Work and citizenship verification.
• National Police/Criminal History Check.
• Pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Practical, numeracy/literacy and computer assessments.
• Qualification and licence verification.
• Other security or regulatory checks relevant to the position.

Please Note:

Jet Aviation Employee Notification: If you are currently a Jet Aviation Employee, please apply via your employee JA SuccessFactors portal under 'Careers'.

**Remuneration Package:**The Remuneration Annual Salary package will be determined by the successful candidate's qualification and experience.

We offer:

Position: Senior Training Manager
Employment: Full-Time
Salary: Up to $140,000 + Super + 15% Bonus + Relocation Assistance
Location: RAAF Base East Sale, VIC or RAAF Base Pearce, WA
Applicants:Australian Citizen with the unrestricted right to work in Australia
Relocation: Assistance available for the successful candidate, if required
Travel: Required across Jet Aviation Defence operations in Australia from time to time