Flying Instructors

The Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) is currently seeking qualified Flying Instructors at our airline pilot training academy in Wagga Wagga.AAPA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Regional Express Holdings Ltd (Rex), Australia’s largest independent regional airline with campuses in Ballarat VIC and Wagga Wagga NSW.  AAPA is a Registered Training Organisation, CRICOS and CASR approved 141 and 142 Training Organisation and provides the highest quality flight training to airline standards, including the successful delivery of the Rex Pilot Cadet Program and training to a growing number of cadets destined for Vietnam Airlines and several Chinese carriers, utilising Piper Warrior III, Cessna 172S and Piper Seminole aircraft fitted with EFIS cockpits and advanced GPS equipment. The AAPA group holds Training Organisation approvals from CASA, the CAAC, CAAS, GCAA (UAE) and the CAAV.Requirements:Australian ATPL (A) or CPL (A)Current Flight Instructor Rating with a Grade 1, 2 or 3 Training Endorsement Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) AVI50419; or, Certificate IV Training & Assessment TAE40116/TAE40122 (or equivalent) Desirable but not essential:50 hours as a pilot of a multi-engine aeroplaneInstrument Rating – Multi-engine AeroplaneInstrument Rating Training EndorsementMulti-engine Class Rating Training Endorsement Successful applicants with an Instrument Rating and Multi Engine Class Rating will be provided training for the Instrument Rating Training Endorsement and Multi Engine Training Endorsement in accordance with the award. AAPA instructors are eligible for employment opportunities within Regional Express Pty Ltd (Rex) subject to meeting the airline’s standard recruitment requirements.AAPA instructors also enjoy other benefits such as the Rex Group Staff Travel Policy, support of instructor’s professional development and upgrades. Applications are to be sent to pilot.recruitment@aapa.net.auClosing Date:1700 Friday, 01 May 2026. AUD Wagga Wagga 2650

Flying Instructors

The Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) is currently seeking qualified Flying Instructors at our airline pilot training academy in Wagga Wagga.

AAPA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Regional Express Holdings Ltd (Rex), Australia’s largest independent regional airline with campuses in Ballarat VIC and Wagga Wagga NSW.  

AAPA is a Registered Training Organisation, CRICOS and CASR approved 141 and 142 Training Organisation and provides the highest quality flight training to airline standards, including the successful delivery of the Rex Pilot Cadet Program and training to a growing number of cadets destined for Vietnam Airlines and several Chinese carriers, utilising Piper Warrior III, Cessna 172S and Piper Seminole aircraft fitted with EFIS cockpits and advanced GPS equipment. The AAPA group holds Training Organisation approvals from CASA, the CAAC, CAAS, GCAA (UAE) and the CAAV.

Requirements:

  • Australian ATPL (A) or CPL (A)
  • Current Flight Instructor Rating with a Grade 1, 2 or 3 Training Endorsement
  • Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) AVI50419; or, Certificate IV Training & Assessment TAE40116/TAE40122 (or equivalent) 

Desirable but not essential:

  • 50 hours as a pilot of a multi-engine aeroplane
  • Instrument Rating – Multi-engine Aeroplane
  • Instrument Rating Training Endorsement
  • Multi-engine Class Rating Training Endorsement 

Successful applicants with an Instrument Rating and Multi Engine Class Rating will be provided training for the Instrument Rating Training Endorsement and Multi Engine Training Endorsement in accordance with the award. AAPA instructors are eligible for employment opportunities within Regional Express Pty Ltd (Rex) subject to meeting the airline’s standard recruitment requirements.

AAPA instructors also enjoy other benefits such as the Rex Group Staff Travel Policy, support of instructor’s professional development and upgrades. 

Applications are to be sent to pilot.recruitment@aapa.net.au

Closing Date:

1700 Friday, 01 May 2026.