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Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia conducts airborne special missions on behalf of the Australian Government.
We conduct aerial border surveillance and search-and-rescue operations spanning the country’s exclusive economic zone and SAR region. We have operating bases in Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and the Indian Ocean Territories. South Australia is home to our 24/7 operations control centre and support functions.
Our fixed wing border surveillance operations represent the World’s largest outsourced civil maritime surveillance operation, patrolling Australia’s 8.2 million square kilometre Exclusive Economic Zone.
We provide fixed wing search-and-rescue response capability over land and sea on behalf of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), covering Australia’s SAR region which is approximately 10% of the earth’s surface.
Job Description
We are looking for experienced pilots to join our Search and Rescue team, who are passionate about making a difference – with these roles having a humanitarian focus, aimed at assisting people in distress.
Working in a highly dynamic environment, our passionate, mission focused team are made up of people from diverse industry backgrounds.
This is not an ordinary pilot job! You will command a highly modified modern medium business jet, equipped with the most advanced technology ever to be integrated into a civil SAR platform and work with a highly skilled team.
These vital pilot roles attract a generous remuneration package, have a family-friendly roster and will provide fantastic job satisfaction.
As a Pilot with the Search & Rescue team, you will provide support to your entire crew, working diligently, quickly, and professionally, to ensure that each mission is a success.
Qualifications
CL604 First Officer
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (some nationality restrictions apply due to ITAR requirements)
- Australian Passport or Passport from a country without travel restrictions
- Australian CPL(A) and MEA Instrument Rating
- CASA Class 1 Medical
- Hold or be eligible to hold an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC)
- 2000 hours total flying time
- 500 hours total flying time in command/ICUS
- 500 hours multi engine time or, if less, at least 250 hours turbo-prop time
CL604 Captain
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (some nationality restrictions apply due to ITAR requirements)
- Australian Passport or Passport from a country without travel restrictions
- Australian ATPL(A)
- CASA Class 1 Medical
- Hold or be eligible to hold an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC)
- 3000 hours total flying time
- 2000 hours total flying time in command/ICUS or, if less, have significant CL-604 or similar experience
- 1000 hours jet time or, if less, extensive multi-crew command turbo-prop experience in maritime surveillance, SAR or similar operations
In addition:
- Instructor qualifications will be highly regarded.
- Previous experience in low level flying; SAR or surveillance operations will be highly regarded.
- You must commit to being within 30 minutes of your assigned base location when on night standby (FIFO is not available for SAR flying roles)
- Type rating training will attract a Bond
Additional Information
Why work with us?
- A sense of purpose in your work, every mission matters to us
- Excellent job satisfaction with sense of pride in your work
- Our team is our greatest asset - we connect, protect and save lives
- Opportunities for professional and personal growth
- Market competitive remuneration
- A friendly and supportive team environment
Applications for our June 24th course intake close 5pm 8th March 2024
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.
