Description
Electronic Observer
Key Details
* Located in Darwin or Broome this position offers 6 weeks annual leave.
* Career progression pathways include Electronic Mission Coordinator.
* We're a '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.
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, 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 cutting‐edge ISR technology.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
Our Airborne Surveillance Observers have the opportunity to fly to particularly unique locations across Australia and the Pacific – all while working with cutting‐edge technology in a high performing team environment. This is the perfect role for those seeking a new challenge and offers the opportunity to work in an aircraft without needing an aviation background.
As an Airborne Surveillance Observer (EO), you'll work onboard a highly modified regional turboprop airliner equipped with advanced surveillance and mission systems. Reporting to the Electronic Mission Coordinator whilst airborne and working closely with a skilled team, you'll conduct civil maritime surveillance operations, ensuring that critical data and intelligence is accurately captured and securely distributed to clients and stakeholders. These roles operate in predominantly airborne aviation environments with various weather conditions and involve flying and/or deployments across various locations in Australia and the Pacific.
Full training to operate the systems to carry out civil maritime surveillance missions is provided.
Please Note
* Training for this role will commence in Darwin or Broome from the start date and run for 16 weeks. No extended leave out of the norm is available during this time.
* The Electronic Observer position is covered under Surveillance AU Pilot & Observer Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028.
What You'll Bring To Make An Impact
* Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent.
* Intermediate level of experience with computer and IT systems.
* Able to commit to 16 weeks of training based in Darwin or Broome.
* Acceptable level of health and fitness in accordance with the pre‐employment medical and Civil Aviation Safety Authority medical standards.
* Commitment to working in a safe manner.
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, as part of a team, build and maintain relationships and have a high level of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality.
Australian Citizen, be over 18 years old when applying and willing to obtain and hold a baseline AGSVA security clearance.
Next Steps
* To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
* Recruitment process – 1–2 interviews & 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 careers.au@leidos.com if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
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.
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