Aerospace Engineering Traineeship – Drone Applications
Virtual Edge 4D Pty Ltd
Rosewood, QLD
A$25-$35 p/h
Hybrid
Posted 1 day ago
Aerospace Engineering Traineeship – Drone Applications (Agriculture, Asset Inspection & Environmental Projects)
What You'll Do
Support Drone Operations: Assist with drone setup, maintenance, and preparation for flight testing.
Hands-On Learning: Learn about aerodynamics, propulsion, sensors, and control systems in modern UAVs, including test piloting.
Field Work: Help the team during test and operational flights and data collection missions in agricultural or environmental settings.
Data Handling: Learn how aerial data (such as images and sensor readings) is processed and used for analysis.
Team Collaboration: Work with engineers and drone operators to improve drone performance, efficiency and missions.
Safety & Compliance: Gain an understanding of drone regulations, safety checks, and flight procedures, including studying for CASA RePL's and Type Ratings up to 150kg.
Flexible Schedule: This traineeship offers some flexible working hours to accommodate your availability and learning goals.
Working Hours: This traineeship offers flexible hours to suit both your and our schedule and commitments.
Study Opportunities: As mentioned above, you will be given the opportunity to attend training webinars and be trained to assist in training other pilots, once signed off by our Chief Remote Pilot.
Other Duties: You may be asked to assist with builds and programming, or charging batteries, etc that form part of mission preparation and operations.
Who We're Looking For
One trainee for our Ag and heavy drones based in Rosewood, QLD and one trainee for our warehouse and drones based in Brendale, QLD.
A recent school or college leaver or mature age worker with a strong interest in aerospace, robotics (AI) and drone technology.
Enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn in a hands-on technical environment in the field.
Basic understanding of maths, physics, or technology subjects.
Good problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Ability to travel to work and test sites around Australia.
Comfortable working outdoors and in field-testing environments around Australia.
No prior experience required — just a genuine passion for engineering and innovation!
Duration
This traineeship position is available for up to 12 months, with potential for extension based on performance and project requirements.
Start Date
This position is available for immediate start for suitable candidates.
Work Rights
All visa types are accepted for this position, and we welcome applications from candidates with various work authorisation statuses.
DAMP
As this is an aviation based role covering safety sensitive aviation activities, our Drug and Alcohol Management Plan compliance is mandatory.
Dangerous Goods
You will be trained for working with Dangerous Goods - Class 9, and close proximity to liquid fuels and chemicals.
About Virtual Edge 4D Pty Ltd
Rosewood, QLD, Australia
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