Careers – Queensland

FTA is a world-class training provider for the Australian Aviation industry and some of the world’s leading airlines. Qantas has appointed Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) as the training provider for the Toowoomba site. FTA Queensland in association with QGPA plan to recruit staff from the surrounding areas where possible, to fill vacancies, thus supporting the existing local workforce and infrastructure in Toowoomba and surrounding areas.

For further information please contact Ellen Parkinson, Human Resources Officer Tel: (07) 3517 9604, Mob: +61 411 486 184
Email:eparkinson@flyfta.com

We are currently seeking Expressions Of Interest (EOI) and Actively Sourcing (AS) for the following positions:

Start Date: TBA 2024

Reporting Structure: Manager of Standards

Job overview

FTAQ has an opening for an outstanding Full Time Qualified Flight Examiner / ATO who has a genuine love of aviation to join our Wellcamp Team. The Flight Examiner / Approved Testing Officer is responsible for the conduct of assessments and flight tests for both staff and students at FTAQ.

Role requirements

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:

• Hold a Grade One Instructor Rating.
• Hold a Command Instrument Rating.
• CASA Flight Examiner Rating – FER-MEA, FER-IR and FER-CPL

Desirable

• Previous DA40 and DA42 experience highly desirable.
• CASA Flight Examiner Rating – FER-FIR
• Instructor Testing Approval

A pre-employment AOD test is required if successful and a National Police/Criminal History Check.

This position is only available to Australian or New Zealand citizens or if you are a permanent resident of Australia.

Application

If you meet the criteria specified above, please address your application to the Human Resources Officer, FTA Queensland, Ellen Parkinson eparkinson@flyfta.com 

We will contact you if you have been successful in making it through to the interview stage of our recruitment process.

Start Date: Periodic intakes are conducted throughout the year (TBA)

Reporting Structure: Training Manager

Job overview

We are currently seeking applications from highly motivated and professional dedicated flying instructors who are Grade 2 or above or whom are classed as Senior Grade 3.

Role requirements

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:

• Current Australian FIR Grade 3 or above (compulsory)
• Hold/held Command Instrument Rating

A pre-employment AOD test is required if successful.

This position is only available to Australian or New Zealand citizens or if you are a permanent resident of Australia.

Application

If you meet the criteria specified above, please forward your Cover Letter, Resume, Qualifications and Flight History to the email address shown below.

Please address your application to the Human Resources Officer, FTA Queensland, Ellen Parkinson eparkinson@flyfta.com. 

We will contact you if you have been successful in making it through to the interview stage of our recruitment process.

We are looking for a qualified B1.2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team in Adelaide or Wellcamp.
The role involves maintenance of single and multi-engine piston aircraft across our general aviation fleet.

Skills and experience

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:

• CASA B1.2 Licence (engine and/or airframe)
• Experience with piston engine aircraft
• Ability to work independently and solve problems
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to obtain an ASIC
• General aviation experience essential

If you’re a qualified LAME with a strong work ethic and a passion for aviation maintenance, we encourage you to apply at the SEEK website.

We are currently looking for suitably qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team. FTA owns and operates Australia’s largest fleet of Diamond piston engine aeroplanes and additionally operates the Mudry CAP 10 aeroplane and Schweizer helicopters. The role is based in Adelaide or Wellcamp, and reports to the Engineering Manager

Skills and Experience 

All applicants are required to have General Aviation maintenance experience and be able to demonstrate/provide evidence of the following :-

• Cert IV Aeroskills (Mechanical)
• Demonstrated ability to use their initiative to problem solve
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience with single and multi-engine piston aircraft