RMIT Aviation Academy is seeking passionate and experienced Grade 1 and Grade 2 Flight Instructors to join our team at our regional base in Bendigo, Victoria.

About RMIT University

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise with campuses in Melbourne, Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City), and a centre in Barcelona, Spain. Our mission is to shape the world through innovation, research, and education. Learn more about us:

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We are also committed to redefining our relationship in working with, and supporting, Indigenous self-determination. Our goal is to achieve lasting transformation by maturing our values, culture, policy and structures in a way that embeds reconciliation in everything we do. We are changing our ways of knowing, working and being to support sustainable reconciliation and activate a relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff, students and community.

About RMIT Aviation Academy

Join a team shaping the future of aviation. At the RMIT Aviation Academy, we’re not just teaching aviation—we're redefining it. As a global leader in aviation education and innovation, we deliver cutting-edge programs that empower students to tackle the real-world challenges of today's and tomorrow’s skies.

Powered by RMIT University’s world-class infrastructure and cross-disciplinary expertise, the Academy is a gateway to the latest in knowledge, technology, and leadership. We connect individuals, governments, and organisations to the skills and insights needed to lead in a fast-evolving global aviation landscape.

With over 80 years of aviation and aerospace excellence, RMIT is deeply embedded in the industry. The Aviation Academy thrives as a responsive, agile enterprise—developing forward-thinking curricula and integrating real-world learning that prepares professionals to excel across all sectors of aviation.

Our Bendigo training base brings exceptional opportunities to regional Victorians and partner Airline Cadets. With smaller class sizes, ideal flying conditions, and a tight-knit training community, students can progress from RPL through to MECIR and FIR—all while being part of something bigger than flight training: a legacy of innovation and impact.

If you're ready to inspire the next generation of aviation leaders and help shape the skies of the future, RMIT Aviation Academy is the place for you.

About the Role

As a Flight Instructor at RMIT Aviation Academy, you will play a vital role in the professional development of our aviation students as they pursue their CASA licences through Associate or Bachelor degrees in Aviation (Pilot Training). You will be responsible for delivering high-quality flight training, ensuring safety, and mentoring students through the early stages of their aviation careers.

You will join a dedicated team operating a diverse training fleet, including:

• Cessna C172 and C182
• Piper PA44
• Super Decathlon G1000-equipped aircraft

Essential Criteria
Candidates must meet the following minimum selection criteria:

• CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
• CASA Grade 1 or Grade 2 Flight Instructor Rating (Aeroplane)
• Class 1 or 2 Aviation Medical Certificate
• Minimum 500 hours flight experience in aeroplanes
• Experience operating C172 aircraft with G1000 avionics
• Night VFR Training Endorsement or Command Instrument Rating Training Endorsement
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency

Desirable Qualifications

• Design Feature Training Endorsement
• Instrument Rating Training Endorsement
• Flight Instructor Rating Training (FIR-FIR)
• Experience teaching international students

Employment Details

• Full-time position based in Bendigo, Victoria
• Competitive salary above the Air Pilots Award (2020)

How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following:

• Current resume
• Summary of your flight experience
• Copies of relevant licences and qualifications

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For a confidential discussion about the opportunities, please click on the application link below.