Description
Take Command of Your Flying Career
Lifesaving, high-impact flying across Australia’s SAR region
Lead with purpose in a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace
Operate state-of-the-art Challenger 604 jets with cutting-edge technology
We pay $175,796.73 + 12% super for Captains in your first year, plus generous allowances.
Do Work That Matters
Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia is seeking experienced Captains to join our life-saving Search and Rescue (SAR) fleet. Based in Perth, Melbourne or Cairns, you’ll command Challenger 604 jets under contract with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). From offshore rescues to emergency response and humanitarian aid, your leadership will directly contribute to saving lives across Australia’s vast SAR region.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Captain in our CL604 fleet, you will:
Command SAR missions in dynamic, time-critical environments
Lead and mentor your crew to maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism
Operate advanced mission systems with precision and confidence
Oversee aircraft readiness and mission planning
Contribute to ongoing innovation in SAR capability
What You’ll Bring to Make an Impact
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR restrictions apply)
Australian ATPL(A) and MEA Instrument Rating
CASA Class 1 Medical
Eligibility for an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC)
Minimum 3000 hours total flying time, including:
Ability to reside within 30 minutes of your assigned base when on night standby
Why Join Us?
At Leidos, inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse individuals, 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 opportunities to connect and celebrate our diverse community.
Next Steps
Apply via our https://auscareers.leidos.com or follow the link below.
Recruitment process includes:
1 behavioural-based interview (online)
1 simulator assessment (Melbourne)
Background checks including police check and pre-employment medical
Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
For accessibility support during the process, contact careers.au@au.leidos.com.
LASCareers
If 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 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
