About the Flying School:

The Flying Operations Unit is based at Bankstown Airport, and is responsible for the delivery of flying training, the theory directly associated with flying training and support for airborne research. All aspects of training and operations are approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority under Parts 141 and 142 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations.

The FOU is managed by Director of Flight Operations Mr Malcolm Good, and Head of Operations Mr Rodney Hyde, and staff include flight and ground instructors.

The Roles:

The Flying School engages Casual Professional Flight Instructors and Ground Instructors.

Flight Instructors

Flying instructors conduct airborne and simulated flying instruction and the associated ground training and act as flight crew for airborne research operations. Flying instructors must be appropriately qualified in accordance with civil aviation legislation and have demonstrated a willingness and ability to conduct flying training operations and the associated activities safely, skilfully and in accordance with policy and procedures. Flying instructors work closely with students and must take responsibility for their safety and progress, providing an environment where students are able to realise their potential.

Ground Theory Instructors

Ground theory instructors deliver aeronautical knowledge training in all CASA theory examination subjects for the issue of the RPL, CPL and ATPL examinations. Ground theory instructors must have appropriate experience and knowledge to successfully teach their selected subjects to across all level from initial training to Airline transport levels. Be proficient in the deliver of classroom lectures and tutorials as well as online delivery.

The Flying School Facilities and Equipment:

The FOU is housed in two main buildings at Bankstown Airport, located at Building 570, 32 Airport Avenue; and Hangar 135, Aviation Place.

Facilities include office space for FOU staff, 3 classrooms, a research laboratory, and hangar space for housing aeroplanes when not in use.

The fleet comprises Diamond DA40 and Piper PA44 aeroplanes fitted with Garman G1000 flight navigation and display systems. A FRASCA flight training device (FTD), also fitted with the G1000 systems, is used for procedural and instrument training.

In addition to the FRASCA, the FOU also operates a Pacific Simulators 4.5 FTD, and an Aerosim DASH 8 Q400 systems trainer. These latter devices are used for advanced training.

An older airborne research platform, a Piper PA44, is outfitted with a scientific Novatel GPS-IMU system, a RIEGL VQ480i scanning Lidar and a Brandywine Compact Hyperspectral Airborne Imager.

Training is delivered at the FOU for:

• The Professional Pilot Program of the Bachelor of Aviation (Flying),
• The Graduate Diploma in Flying,
• The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Flying, and
• Air Transport Pilot Licence theory.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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