Description
Take your flying career further.
* Lifesaving, high impact flying across Australia's SAR region
* Excellent career pathways to Captain or Training Captain
* 'Family Friendly' certified workplace with genuine work‑life balance
* Operate state‑of‑the‑art Challenger 604 jets with leading technology
* We pay $112,449.98 + 12% super for our First Officers and $175,796.73 + 12% super for our Captains in your first year with generous allowances.
Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia is seeking experienced First Officers who are ready to step up - with clear opportunities to progress to Captain or Training Captain within our life‑saving Search and Rescue fleet. If you're passionate about high‑impact aviation and thrive under pressure, this is your chance to make every mission count.
Do Work That Matters
Based in Perth, Melbourne or Cairns, you'll operate state‑of‑the‑art Challenger 604 jets under contract with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). From offshore rescues to emergency response and humanitarian aid, your flying will directly contribute to saving lives across Australia's vast Search and Rescue region.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
As a First Officer in our CL604 fleet, you'll:
* Conduct search and rescue missions in dynamic, time‑critical environments
* Operate advanced mission systems with precision and teamwork
* Maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism
* Support aircraft readiness and mission planning with your crew
* Contribute to ongoing innovation in SAR capability
What You'll Bring to Make an Impact
* Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (some nationality restrictions apply under ITAR)
* Australian CPL(A) and MEA Instrument Rating
* CASA Class 1 Medical
* Eligibility for an Aviation Security Identity Card ()
* 2000 hours total flying time (including 500 hours command/ICUS and 500 hours multi‑engine, or at least 250 hours turboprop or Grade 1 FIR)
* Ability to reside within 30 minutes of your assigned base when on night standby
Leidos 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.
Next Steps
* To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
* Recruitment process - 1 behavioural based interview (online), 1 simulator assessment (in 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 team if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
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