About Insitu Pacific
Insitu Pacific delivers industry-leading uncrewed aerial system (UAS) services to Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2009, our people, partnerships, suppliers and local flight testing and training facilities have supported defence, commercial and civil customers, and we are committed to supporting Australia’s sovereign capability.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled RPAS Pilot and Instructor to conduct safe, compliant remotely piloted aircraft systems operations and deliver expert training to our people and customers at domestic and international locations. You will play a key role in mission planning, flight execution and comprehensive training.
Flight Operations
- Safely operate assigned RPAS in accordance with CASR Part 101, DASR, 20 REGT SOPs and applicable foreign aviation authority requirements, plus Insitu Pacific’s Operations Manual and SMS
- Prepare and approve comprehensive pre-flight mission briefings and issue briefs to crew and stakeholders
- Evaluate customer mission requirements, conduct operational risk assessments and determine required airspace approvals
- Coordinate mission specifics with RPAS crew, ATC units and external stakeholders
- Execute and command approved mission flights to collect and deliver full-motion video and sensor data
- Ensure completion and submission of flight reports, mission logs and post-flight administration
- Conduct operator-level functional checks, pre-flight and post-flight inspections and basic troubleshooting
- Report all safety occurrences, hazards and near-misses through the company SMS
Training
- Review training syllabuses, class rosters, student training records and courseware requirements
- Identify and schedule training resources including facilities, hardware and flight time
- Conduct classroom, practical, flight and simulation instruction in both formal and field environments
- Administer student assessments, provide remedial instruction and complete student records
- Measure student performance against established learning objectives and standards
Essential
- Remote Pilot Licence (RePL), Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and passed CASA Instrument Rating Examination (IREX)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Demonstrable operational and instructional experience
- Demonstrated RPAS systems knowledge (air vehicle, ground control stations, launch/recovery, mission planning and GSE)
- Practical maintenance knowledge
- Proficiency in CRM, aeronautical decision-making, weight and balance, navigation, meteorology, flight planning and regulatory requirements
- Valid Australian Manual C (Open) driver’s licence
- Willingness to travel and operate in remote domestic and international locations for extended deployments (up to 4 months per deployment as required)
Desirable
- Aviation Maintenance qualification (e.g. AME or Aeroskills certificate)
- Diploma in Training Design and Development and/or Instructional Designer experience
- Platform-specific qualifications (e.g. ScanEagle, ScanEagle2, Integrator, CT220)
- Previous international deployment experience and exposure to Defence contracting environments
Eligibility
Applicants must be Australian citizens to meet defence security requirements and be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance. A Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) may be required.
How to Apply
Apply via the link provided.