Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia is a leader in critical airborne special missions, safeguarding borders and saving lives across vast regions. The organization undertakes vital operations, including border surveillance and life-saving search-and-rescue missions, often utilizing advanced technology and operating in challenging environments. As a trusted partner to the Australian Government, Leidos fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, working with local SMEs to integrate cutting-edge ISR technology. This mission-driven organization offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national interests and work with industry-leading expertise.
The organization seeks passionate and highly skilled aviation professionals to join its diverse and mission-focused team. Successful candidates will play a pivotal role in commanding and delivering flight crew training on highly modified Dash 8 aircraft, equipped with advanced surveillance technology. The Training Captain and Simulator Instructor roles are crucial for the professional development of Dash 8 pilots, involving the conduct of training and checking activities within the aircraft and/or simulator. This vital position offers significant job satisfaction and excellent opportunities for career advancement, including training for additional instructor and examiner qualifications.
Leidos offers competitive remuneration packages, including attractive location incentives, travel, and overtime allowances.
Note: A 6% increase is scheduled for 2026, with 2% annual increments thereafter.
Further details on compensation and comprehensive benefits, including Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement plans, are available on the Leidos careers page.
“Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive.” - Paul Chase, Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a truly inclusive workplace. The organization actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse individuals, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. Leidos's five Advocacy Groups further support and celebrate the diverse employee community.
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Apply NowRecruitment Process: Includes a behavioural interview, simulator assessment (Melbourne), and background checks (police check, pre-employment medical). Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
About Leidos: Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Beware of Scams: Leidos will never ask for payment during the application process or advance money. Communications will only come from the Leidos.com automated system.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.