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

We’rea ‘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 :

Do 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 Earth’s 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 passionate, highly skilled and mission focused team is made up of people from diverse industry backgrounds. You will command and deliver flight crew training on a highly modified Dash 8 aircraft, 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 the aircraft and / or simulator.

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

WhatYou’llBring 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 $212,961

Simulator Instructors : From $250,503

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

Attractive location incentives,traveland overtime allowances apply.

Diverse Team Members, SharedValuesand a Common Purpose

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 Professionals,Defence& 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) requirements. In 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 teamifyou’dlike to discuss anyadditionalsupport during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

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Original Posting :

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.