Training Administration and Compliance

Your Opportunity

At Jet Aviation, we bring global aviation excellence to every project. As part of our Cairns Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the capability, compliance, and professional development of our workforce.

As the Training Administration and Compliance at Cairns MRO, you will oversee the full scope of technical and non-technical training services for the site. Working closely with operational leaders and stakeholders, you will ensure our training programs support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and employee development.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence workforce capability in a highly respected global aviation organisation while supporting the development of apprentices and aviation professionals.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will take ownership of the training and compliance framework for the Cairns MRO operation, including:

• Training Program Management – Establish and maintain the Cairns MRO technical and non-technical training calendar aligned with operational requirements, regulatory frameworks, and company policies.
• Mandatory Training Coordination – Ensure all resources and logistics are in place for the successful delivery of mandatory training for Cairns team members.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support workforce development initiatives and manage training expectations.
• Reporting & Insights – Provide training and compliance reports to support effective employee management and development.
• Apprenticeship Lifecycle Management – Facilitate end-to-end apprentice management including onboarding, training plans, progress monitoring, mentoring, and assessment compliance.
• Training Records & Data Integrity – Maintain accurate, confidential and compliant employee training records.
• Training Systems & Projects – Support the implementation and improvement of training systems and development initiatives.
• Industry Representation – Represent Jet Aviation with industry groups, regulatory bodies and the wider General Dynamics network when required.

What Will Help You Succeed

To thrive in this role, you will bring a blend of aviation industry knowledge, training expertise, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aviation, ideally within an MRO environment and across multiple regulatory frameworks
• Working knowledge of Workplace Health, Safety and Environmental (WHSE) requirements
• Relevant qualification in education, training and assessment, human resources or similar discipline
• Previous experience within an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network or VET organisation

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience developing competency-based training courseware
• Experience delivering training and assessment programs
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Excellent written communication and computer literacy
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving capability
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads independently
• High level of discretion, confidentiality and professional judgement
• Personal values aligned with our principles of Trust, Honesty, Alignment and Transparency

Why Jet Aviation?

With over 50 years of aviation excellence, Jet Aviation provides business aviation services including maintenance, completions, charter and aircraft management worldwide.

Working with us means:

• Being part of a globally recognised aviation organisation
• Opportunities to develop your career within an international network
• Working alongside highly skilled aviation professionals
• Contributing to a culture that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Supporting the development of the next generation of aviation professionals through our apprenticeship programs

How to Apply?

If you are passionate about aviation training, compliance excellence, and workforce development, we welcome your application which will include: 

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of any selection process successful applicants will be required to undertake and satisfy some or all of the following assessments/checks:

• Work entitlements with a right to work in the country relevant to the security and position needs.
• Pre‑employment medical assessment, which will include a functional capacity and a drug and alcohol test.
• National Police/Criminal History Check.
• Practical Assessment.
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment.
• Computer Skills Assessment.
• Qualification/Licence Verification.
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification.
• Right to Work in Australia Check.
• Directorship Check.