Head of Training and Checking
Group Overview
Metrea is actively building its presence in Australia as part of a deliberate, globally coordinated expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. Our Asia-Pacific Market Group, headquartered in Brisbane with an additional office in Perth, is the enterprise's dedicated regional interface — connecting Australia's national security community with Metrea's full suite of capabilities across three core domains: Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Digital & Synthetic. Metrea is now bringing that same depth of mission expertise and proven operating model to Australia.
Underpinning these capabilities is a global network of Support Groups spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement — ensuring that as we grow in Australia, we do so with the full weight of an established global enterprise behind us.
Metrea's solutions are built for elegance: effective, efficient, and evolving — enabling our partners to scale capacity and achieve asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Special Missions – Australia, the Head of Training and Checking (HOTC) is responsible for the development, recruitment, selection, qualification, standardisation, and continuous improvement of the organisation's flight crew training system in accordance with the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR), CASA Part 138 requirements, the Operations Manual, and the Safety Management System (SMS). The HOTC ensures that all flight crew members, aircrew, check and training personnel maintain the competency, qualifications, and operational proficiency necessary to safely conduct aerial work operations.
Reporting directly to the Accountable Manager and working closely with the Head of Flying Operations (HOFO), Head of Safety, and other operational leaders, the HOTC provides strategic and operational leadership for training standards, competency assessment, flight crew development, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.
The HOTC is responsible for ensuring that all training, checking, recency, and proficiency programs are conducted to the highest professional standards, supporting a culture of safety, standardization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.
What You'll Do
Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's approved training and checking system ensuring ongoing compliance with CASA regulations, Part 138 requirements, operator authorisations, and internal procedures.
Design and oversee initial, recurrent, conversion, upgrade, and remedial training programs tailored to the specific nature of the missions and operating areas
Manage the conduct of flight crew proficiency checks, line checks, competency assessments, and operator proficiency requirements
Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through quality assurance, auditing, data analysis, and safety performance indicators
Provide leadership, supervision, and standardization of aviation instructional personnel
Coordinate with the Safety Manager for specific events and trend analysis to identify training requirements arising from incidents, audits, risk assessments, and safety investigations
Ensure operational standardization across fleets, bases, and mission profiles
Liaise with CASA and other regulatory stakeholders on matters relating to training, checking, competency, and operational approvals
Promote a positive safety culture and professional development environment throughout the organization
What You Bring
Extensive operational experience in aerial work, special mission, or commercial aviation operations
Demonstrated experience in flight crew training, checking, competency management, and instructional leadership
CASA ATPL(A)/CPL(A) and Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating with appropriate aircraft type ratings, qualifications and experience to support Beechcraft King Air and Bombardier Jet operations
Strong understanding of CASR Part 138, associated MOS requirements, SMS principles, and aviation safety regulations
Practical experience applying aviation safety standards, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and operational risk management principles
Strong leadership, organisational, strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management and workforce development skills
Current Australian Passport and ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Security Clearance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and training management software
Ability to periodically deploy in support of operational training, standardisation, evaluations, and test activities
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Training syllabus development and execution particularly in the Special Mission environment
Demonstrated experience in the establishment of Part-138 AWC, Part 121 AOCs or equivalent
Previous experience in the HOTAC or similar role
Benefits
Private Health Insurance
Generous annual leave
Annual incentive plan
Paid parental leave
Life and TPD Insurance
Income Protection Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Novated Car Leasing
Work Authorisation / Security Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.
Inclusion Statement
We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make hiring decisions based on capability, potential and alignment with our values. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.