Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Pilot and Instructor

About Insitu Pacific

Insitu Pacific delivers industry-leading uncrewed aerial system (UAS) services to Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Our expertise, operational experience, and knowledge has established Insitu Pacific as a key provider of end-to-end advanced multi-domain ISR solutions.

Since 2009, our people, partnerships, suppliers and local flight testing and training facilities have effectively supported defence, commercial and civil customers. We are committed to maintaining and further developing our local supply chains and supporting Australia's sovereign capability as a vital component to a strong Australian defence industry sector.

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 in both domestic and international locations. You will play a key role in mission planning, flight execution, and comprehensive training.

Key Responsibilities — Flight Operations

• Safely operate assigned RPAS in accordance with CASR Part 101, DASR, 20 REGT SOPs and applicable foreign aviation authority requirements, in addition to Insitu Pacific's Operations Manual, manufacturer limitations and the company SMS.
• Prepare and approve comprehensive pre-flight mission briefings (weather, NOTAMs, SPINs, airspace approvals, crew allocations, system configuration/status, communication and risk controls) and issue briefs to crew and stakeholders prior to flight.
• Evaluate customer mission requirements, conduct operational risk assessments and determine required airspace approvals.
• Coordinate mission specifics with RPAS crew, Air Traffic Control units and external stakeholders; review the Airspace Control Plan and final Mission Logs prior to operations.
• Execute and command approved mission flights to collect and deliver full-motion video and sensor data, ensuring data quality and delivery within agreed timeliness.
• Ensure completion and submission of flight reports, mission logs, sensor data logs and post-flight administration in accordance with documentation standards.
• May conduct demonstration flights to support customer engagement, capability validation and training, ensuring compliance with ReOC, host-nation approvals and company safety controls.
• Report all safety occurrences, hazards and near-misses through the company SMS and participate in safety investigations and corrective actions in line with ReOC obligations.
• Conduct operator-level functional checks, pre-flight and post-flight inspections, and basic troubleshooting of RPAS and ground support equipment; record defects and coordinate maintenance actions with licensed maintenance personnel per company procedures.
• Conduct periodic inventory checks of operational equipment, batteries and spares; report cycle counts and discrepancies to the Flight Operations Team Lead.
• Conduct on-site formal/informal technical training.

Key Responsibilities — Training

• Review training syllabuses, class rosters, student training records and courseware requirements.
• Determine daily instructional needs/objectives and adjust content and delivery as necessary.
• Identify and schedule training resources including facilities, hardware/equipment, and flight time availability.
• Verify that all resources and daily training content are compliant with contractual and regulatory requirements and maintenance standards.
• Conduct classroom, practical, flight and simulation instruction in both formal and field environments for Pilot courses.
• Obtain real-time student feedback and adjust delivery to meet training objectives.
• Assign student work, administer informal student assessments, perform remedial instruction and complete daily student records and other required documentation.
• Measure student performance against established learning objectives and standards.
• May administer Pilot written, oral, practical, flight and simulation student assessments and also develop training curriculum and materials.
• Maintain a strong customer focus while balancing existing capability, flight safety and project requirements.

Essential Requirements

• 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 ground support equipment).
• Practical maintenance knowledge — procedures, tools, troubleshooting techniques and standards.
• Proficiency in crew resource management, aeronautical decision-making (ADM), weight and balance, navigation meteorology, flight planning and regulatory requirements.
• IT skills relevant to the role including application, hardware and networking.
• Valid Australian Manual C (Open) driver's licence.
• Willingness and ability to travel and operate in remote domestic and international locations for extended deployments (up to 4 months per deployment as required).
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements and able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

Desirable

• Aviation maintenance qualification (e.g., Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or Aeroskills certificate).
• Diploma in Training Design and Development and/or experience as an Instructional Designer.
• Platform-specific qualifications or type endorsements (e.g. ScanEagle, ScanEagle2, Integrator, CT220).
• Previous experience in international deployments and working with foreign civil aviation authorities.
• Prior exposure to Defence contracting environments and awareness of Defence security protocols.

Benefits

• Generous study assistance and education options.
• Salary packaging and career development support.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Formal reward and recognition program.

How to Apply

Apply via the LinkedIn listing linked above.