Chief Pilot - Head Of Operations

Description:

Overview:

• 1 x full time, ongoing position based at the Point Cook campus and will have responsibility for the Bendigo Base operations, however, may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

• Take charge of RMIT’s flight training operations, ensuring compliance with CASA regulations while aligning with RMIT’s strategic objectives to deliver world-class aviation education

• Play a pivotal role in maintaining the Academy’s reputation for excellence by fostering a professional, inclusive, and performance-driven environment for both staff and students.

About You

As Chief Pilot at RMIT Aviation Academy, you will play a pivotal role in steering the strategic and operational direction of our flight training programs. Reporting directly to the Director and CEO, you will ensure that all training operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations. Collaborating closely with the Academy's leadership team, you will align our aviation training programs with RMIT’s academic, operational, and strategic objectives. Your leadership will uphold and enhance the Academy’s reputation for excellence, fostering a professional, inclusive, and performance-driven environment that prepares the next generation of aviation professionals.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have / you’ll have as a minimum:

• Comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry legislation and CASA regulations for flight training and ability to translate these into operational outcomes.

• Proven people leadership and management experience including the lead, coach and motivate staff towards the achievement of strategic organisational objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively as a constructive and proactive member of a team.

• Proven high-level interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and networks with a broad range of internal and external key stakeholders, with the ability to influence key outcomes and adapt communication styles particularly to teaching and consultancy environments.

• Effective presentation and facilitation skills, and in the use of flexible teaching methods.

• Demonstrated skills and experience in competency-based assessment.

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional documentation for various audiences, to support briefing, influencing or negotiation activities with senior stakeholders and effectively communicate complex information to people with varying levels of technical literacy.

• Demonstrated capability to diagnose learning problems in students, propose and implement effective solutions.

• Highly developed planning and organisational skills, with experience establishing priorities, allocating resources and meeting deadlines

• Demonstrated skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies including Microsoft packages and databases.

• Demonstrated experience as a Flight Examiner in the administration of flight tests up to, and including, Commercial Pilot License and Multi Engine Instrument Ratings.

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification in aviation, such as a Bachelor of Aviation, and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant training/experience.

Mandatory qualifications

The HOO/CFI appointed is required to meet all the following minimum standards:

Vocational Competencies

• CPL licence and Air Transport licence

• Minimum of 5,000 PIC

• Capable of holding CASA HOO

• Grade 1 Flight Instructor Endorsement M/E and FIR / IR Training endorsements

• Flight Examiner approvals RPL, PPL, CPL, FIR and CIR

• Significant experience in Instructor and Instrument training; and

The appointee must be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level of those delivered.

Teaching Qualification

• The appointee must hold the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment as a minimum qualification. This consists of 10 units (7 core and 3 electives).

• Current Flight Examiner Rating (Recreational, Private, Commercial).

If you do not hold these at the time of appointment, you must obtain within 12 months of your commencement date.

To be eligible for this appointment, you must be an Australian citizen

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

To Apply

Please submit your CV, cover letter and copy of your CASA license 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, Aviation Operations Manager - Aviation Academy at justin.brownjohn@rmit.edu.au

Position Description - Chief Pilot, Head of Operations

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