Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia is at the forefront of critical airborne special missions, safeguarding borders and saving lives. As a trusted partner to the Australian Government, the organization conducts vital operations, including border surveillance and life-saving search and rescue missions across extensive territories. This mission-driven organization leverages industry-leading technology and expertise to protect national interests. Candidates seeking a challenging and rewarding career in aviation will find these roles offer significant job satisfaction and opportunities for professional growth.
In this highly dynamic environment, the successful applicant will join a passionate, highly skilled, and mission-focused team. A primary responsibility involves commanding and delivering flight crew training on a highly modified Dash 8 aircraft, equipped with advanced surveillance technology. As a captain within the surveillance team, incumbents will provide essential leadership and support to the entire crew, ensuring each mission is executed diligently, quickly, and professionally. Membership in the training and checking team is critical for the professional development of Dash 8 pilots, involving the conduct of training and checking activities both in the aircraft and via simulator. This vital role offers excellent opportunities for career advancement, with provided training for additional instructor and examiner qualifications.
Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia offers attractive remuneration packages. Specific details include:
Training Captains: Commencing from $212,961 annually.
Simulator Instructors: Commencing from $250,503 annually.
These figures are subject to a 6% increase scheduled for 2026, along with 2% annual increments.
Additional incentives, including attractive location benefits, travel allowances, and overtime allowances, are applicable. Further details on Leidos' comprehensive pay and benefits, including Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement plans, can be found at the company's 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 a certified 'Family Friendly' workplace, understanding and actively supporting the diverse roles team members play within their families. The organization is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a truly inclusive environment for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse individuals, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
The company supports employee connection and collaboration through five Advocacy Groups: Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities, and Pride+.
To apply for these exciting opportunities, please submit your application via the Leidos Careers page.
The recruitment process typically involves:
Leidos is committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. Should you require any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Careers team.
Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia offers flexible work options for Training Captains, including positions in Cairns, Darwin, and Broome, or a 14-on/14-off FIFO arrangement from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, or Sydney. Simulator Instructor roles are based in Melbourne or Brisbane.
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 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with relevant laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.