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C-130J Loadmaster Instructor

  • Lockheed Martin
  • NSW
  • Aug 18, 2026

Job Description

About Us

 

At Lockheed Martin Australia, we believe that when people are empowered, inspired, and supported, they can achieve extraordinary things. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. And we thrive on collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.  As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Every day is a chance to solve the world’s most complex challenges and make a profound impact.


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The Opportunity

Provides support as aircraft Weapons System Operator, Flight Engineer, Navigator, Loadmaster or other defined aircrew position on company aircraft. Supports developmental, engineering and production flight tests to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability. Acts as instructor aircrew for training of aircrew during syllabus training flights and may conduct classroom training of customer aircrew. Provides support to demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or other personnel aboard to exhibit aircraft systems performance and capabilities. Provides aircrew input and support to developmental and engineering teams, training, customer support and marketing teams regarding aircrew interfaces. Provides engineering and pilot input to training, customer support and marketing team. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Key responsibilities

  • Apply C-130J and Military Aircrew SME knowledge and advanced technical principles, techniques, theories and concepts to solutions, practice and training.
  • Review flying literature, safety reports and Service publications for updated information to be incorporated where appropriate.
  • Participate in Safety Investigation Board (SIB), Accident Investigation board (AIB), and Flying Evaluation Board (FEB) proceedings as directed.
  • Conduct evaluations to assess student’s competency
  • Provide targeted feedback and remedial instruction to students to ensure they meet the required operational standards

What you'll bring

Previously qualified as an Australian Defence Force (ADF) Loadmaster (LM) and Loadmaster Instructor (LMI), in accordance with applicable ADF standing instructions and qualifications.

Extensive knowledge of ADF loadmaster/aircrew training qualifications and currency requirements.

Previous Military (ADF) airborne Loadmaster Instructor experience.

Exceptional communication, presentation and facilitiation skills.

Lockheed Martin
About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin technologies protect and enable military service members as they protect our nation. That's why we value veterans and reservists as critical members of our workforce. Who better to help engineer the next generation of technology than someone with firsthand experience using it?

But Lockheed Martin is more than a defense and aerospace company. We're a global technology leader helping the future arrive. And to do that, we need great people with the leadership skills, drive, motivation, and dedication our service members have always brought to our workforce.

As you transition out of the military, we encourage you to use the tools we have in place from skill translation to coaching, mentorship to job search guidance, civilian work transitioning to networks of support.  Once you're part of our team, you'll find a rich culture that's a perfect fit for veterans. To learn more, visit:

https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/military.

Be sure to watch our videos, too!  Hear directly from current and former service members working at Lockheed Martin.

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