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. What You'll Bring to Make an Impact Australian Citizen with current passport CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical Australian ATPL(A) 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr