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:

1500 hours multi-engine

• 1000 hours command

• Jet experience highly regarded

• 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.

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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.