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Flexible work optionsTraining captains Cairns, Darwin, Broome, or 14-on / 14-off FIFO from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or SydneySimulator instructorsMelbourne or BrisbaneCareer developmentTraining provided for additional instructor and examiner qualificationsWe''re a ''Family Friendly'' certified workplaceWe understand the diverse roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.Our team feel Leidos is a great place to workLearn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here :Do Work That MattersAt 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 lifesaving searchandrescue operations, covering over 10% of the Earth''s surface.OperationsIn addition to our aviation bases across Australia and the Indian Ocean Territories, we operate a 24 / 7 Operations Centre, Systems Integration Lab and Mission Equipment Service Centre to ensure mission success. We collaborate with local SMEs to prototype and test advanced mission management systems, integrating cuttingedge ISR technology.Join our teamBe part of a missiondriven organisation protecting national interests, saving lives, and working with industryleading technology and expertise.Your New Role and ResponsibilitiesWorking 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.What You''ll Bring to Make an ImpactAustralian Citizen with current passportCASA Class 1 Aviation MedicalAustralian ATPL(A)1000 hours PIC in multicrew operations on typerated aeroplanesAustralian Flight or Simulator Instructor RatingFor simulator roles: Type rating training activity endorsement on any multicrew typerated typeEligibility for both an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC) and Australian government security clearancesSalaryTraining Captains: From $212,961Simulator Instructors: From $250,503 (6% increase scheduled for 2026 + 2% annual increments)Attractive location incentives, travel and overtime allowances apply.Diverse Team Members, SharedValues and a Common PurposeLeidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and 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 members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.Paul Chase Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.Next StepsTo apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.Recruitment process1 behavioural based interview (online)1 simulator assessment (in person Melbourne)Background checks including a police check and preemployment medicalApplicants 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 team if you''d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.LAS CareersIf you''re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We''re not hiring followers. We''re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We''re already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original PostingFor 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 RangeThe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr