Direct Entry Training Captain

• Flexible work options:

  Training captains Cairns Darwin Broome or 14-on / 14-off FIFO from Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Perth or Sydney

  Simulator instructors Melbourne or Brisbane

• Career development:Training provided foradditionalinstructor and examiner qualifications

• Werea Family Friendly certified workplace we understand the diverse roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.

Our teamfeelLeidos isa great placeto work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here: Work That Matters

At Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia we do more than fly we safeguard borders and save lives. As a trusted partner to the Australian Government we lead critical airborne special missions from border surveillance to life-saving search-and-rescue operations covering over 10% of the Earths surface.

In addition to our aviation bases across Australia and the Indian Ocean Territories weoperatea 24/7 Operations Centre Systems IntegrationLaband Mission Equipment Service Centre to ensure mission success. We collaborate with local SMEs to prototype and test advanced mission management systems integratingcutting-edgeISR technology.

Join our team and be part of a mission-drivenorganisationprotecting national interests saving lives and working with industry-leading technology andexpertise.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

Working in a highly dynamic environment our passionatehighly skilledandmission focused teamismade up of people from diverse industry backgrounds. You will commandand deliver flight crew trainingona highly modifiedDash 8aircraft with the most advanced technology ever to be integrated into a civil surveillance platform.

As a captain with the surveillance team you will provide essential leadership and support to your entire crew working diligently quickly and professionally to ensure that each mission is a success. As a member of the training and checking team you will play a critical role in the professional development of Dash 8 pilots while conducting training and checking activities in theaircraftand/orsimulator.

This vital role provides fantastic job satisfaction and excellent opportunities to grow as an instructor. Successful candidates will be provided with training to completeadditionalinstructor and examiner qualifications.

WhatYoullBring to Make an Impact

• Australian Citizen with current passport

• CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical

• Australian ATPL(A)

• 1000 hoursPIC in multi-crew operations on type-ratedaeroplanes

• Australian Flight or Simulator Instructor Rating

• For simulator roles: Type rating training activity endorsement on any multi-crew type-rated type

• Eligibility for both an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC) and Australian government security clearances

Salary

• Training Captains: From $212961

• Simulator Instructors: From $250503
  

(6% increase scheduled for 2026 2% annual increments)

Attractive location incentivestraveland overtime allowances apply.

Diverse Team Members SharedValuesand a Common Purpose

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.Itsabout creating a workplace where everyone can do important workfeelswelcome valued and respected and has equal access to opportunities to thrive.

Paul Chase Chief Executive Leidos Australia.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunitiesorganisationand is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities veterans neurodiverse people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network Young ProfessionalsDefence& Emergency Services Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride)provide an opportunity for team membersto connect and collaborate on shared interests and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• To apply for this role follow the links or apply via our Careers page.

• Recruitment process - 1behviouralbased interview (online) 1 simulator assessment (in person Melbourne) & background checks including a police check and pre-employment medical.

• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers teamifyoudlike to discuss anyadditionalsupport during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

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