Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia is seeking highly skilled and mission-focused individuals to join its esteemed team as Training Captains and Simulator Instructors. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to vital airborne special missions that safeguard borders and save lives across Australia and the Indian Ocean Territories. The organization operates a 24/7 Operations Centre, Systems Integration Lab, and Mission Equipment Service Centre, leveraging cutting-edge ISR technology and collaborating with local SMEs to prototype and test advanced mission management systems.
Aviation professionals will play a critical role in commanding and delivering flight crew training on highly modified Dash 8 aircraft, equipped with advanced surveillance technology. This role offers significant job satisfaction and excellent prospects for career advancement, including training for additional instructor and examiner qualifications.
As a Training Captain or Simulator Instructor, individuals will provide essential leadership and support to flight crews. Responsibilities include diligently, quickly, and professionally executing training and checking activities to ensure mission success. This vital role involves developing Dash 8 pilots through comprehensive training and checking conducted in both the aircraft and simulators. Successful candidates will be instrumental in the professional development of flight crew members, contributing directly to the operational readiness of the airborne surveillance team.
Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia is committed to a 'Family Friendly' certified workplace, understanding and actively supporting the diverse roles team members play in their personal lives. The organization fosters a culture of innovation, inclusion, and diversity, believing that a diverse team with varied thoughts, experiences, and perspectives drives success. Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse individuals, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. Advocacy Groups further support and celebrate the diverse community.
Leidos is an industry and technology leader providing smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations to government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with approximately 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via the provided links or the Leidos Careers page. The recruitment process typically involves a behavioural-based interview (online), a simulator assessment (in person in Melbourne), and background checks, including a police check and pre-employment medical. Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
Leidos is committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. For any additional support required during the application or recruitment process, please contact the Careers team.