Teacher of Aeroskills (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical)

Teacher of Aeroskills (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical)

Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week)

$111,798 - $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 - $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an prospect to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking dedicated Aircraft Maintenance educators who are passionate about developing the next generation of aviation professionals. At TAFE NSW, you’ll play a vital role in equipping students with nationally recognised qualifications that lead to rewarding and meaningful careers across the aviation industry. Through your industry knowledge and experience, you’ll mentor learners as they build practical, hands-on skills in areas such as CASA Part 66 knowledge, aircraft servicing,



maintenance, troubleshooting, operations, safety procedures, aviation regulations, and ground or flight support activities.

This role is more than delivering training - it’s about nurturing confident, capable individuals who champion safety, professionalism, innovation, and operational excellence. If you’re driven to make a positive impact, share your aviation expertise, and contribute within a supportive and collaborative teaching environment, we’d love to hear from you!

About You

To be successful in the role you will:

- Possess a minimum Certificate IV in Aeroskills Mechanical or higher qualification (Diploma in Aeroskills Mechanical) or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field with a commitment to maintain technical currency
- Possess a Certificate IV in Aeroskills Structures and/or Certificate IV in Aeroskills Avionics(Either are desirable)
- Industry experience as a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer (LAME) or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
- Havea minimum of three years post-qualification experience in industry relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously
- Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training. See the candidate support document (here) for details




- Be prepared to continue to develop their Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence
- Have or be eligible to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Targeted Question:

Describe how would you use your knowledge of the Aviation industry to support our students with diverse learning needs?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at ***************@tafensw.edu.au or phone 2***.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Kristy Driessens, Head Teacher of Aviation via email at ***************@tafensw.edu.au or phone ***.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre-employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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📌 Teacher of Aeroskills (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical) (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 TAFE NSW
📍 Newcastle City Council