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Like any good mission, this one starts with our people.

Which is why we encourage our team to embody the fun, laid back, authentic spirit we've become famous for. Because when they're free to be themselves, they're better able to own their personal responsibilities and go the extra mile to help our guests.

Job Overview

  • Work type:

    Full-Time (Permanent)

  • Location:

    Brisbane

  • Job type:

    Maintenance & Engineering, Training

  • Applications close:

    E. Australia Standard Time

Technical Trainer

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing

Maintenance Support is a highly skilled team of Technical Instructors, Technical Trainers and aircraft maintenance specialist's delivering training and support services to the whole of Virgin Tech and Virgin Engineering. The training group develops and delivers both CASA Part 145 and Part 147 courseware and is pivotal in ensuring regulatory compliance with regard to maintenance authorisations and safety system training.

As a Technical Trainer you will be responsible for delivering high quality learning solutions for Virgin Australia Engineering Virgin Tech team members.

This role is based at the Brisbane Hangar. Melbourne will be considered for the right applicant.

This will include but not be limited to…

  • Carry out the development and delivery of training courses for initial and recurrent business requirements in the classroom or via computer based solutions.
  • Maintain staff operational knowledge and skill.
  • Carry out assessments in a fair and consistent manner.
  • Research, develop and prepare technical training material, consistently look for areas of improvement to keep the content fresh and up to date.
  • Have complete oversight of training plans, attendance and training records.
  • Ensure all training records are maintained accurately and are efficiently entered into the LMS post certification.

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

  • Relevant qualification Technical/Non-technical equivalents
  • Significant aircraft continuing airworthiness and maintenance experience and a sound understanding of airline operations.
  • Experience in delivering training content in a regulated environment.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • The ability to build and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders
  • Demonstrated knowledge of continuing airworthiness, aircraft maintenance and appropriate regulatory requirements

What you’ll get from us

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

  • Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
  • Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
  • Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
  • Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
  • Opportunities for flexible working arrangements
  • Career growth and development opportunities.
  • ‘Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

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