Fleet Training Manager - Dash8

At Leidos, we do work that really matters inspired by our mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science. With 25 years of local experience, our 2000 team members, work together to solve Australia’s toughest challenges in government, defence, intelligence and border protection. We’re robust and ambitious, and we empower our people to do their best work. You’ll feel inspired by what you can achieve and will be supported by an inclusive and flexible culture that genuinely cares for your wellbeing. Together, we can be the difference.

Airborne Solutions Australia provides aerial surveillance services under contract to the Australian Border Force as the largest civil maritime surveillance operation of its kind in the world, and a search-and rescue capability across nearly 10 percent of the earth's surface under Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated aviation professional to join our team as Fleet Training Manager for our Dash 8 Fleet. Reporting to the Head of Training and Checking, the role will be responsible for the management and oversight of all Dash 8 pilot training.

Our Dash 8 flying and simulator operations are based in Broome, Cairns, Darwin and Melbourne. The successful applicant will be required to travel as part of their normal duties.

Other capital city locations will be considered for suitably experienced applicants.

What we need

• Australian ATPL
• 1000 hours multi-crew turboprop experience
• 500 hours multi-crew command
• CASR Part 61 Pilot Instructor Rating with a type rating training endorsement (equivalent overseas qualifications will be considered)
• Aviation training management experience or experience in developing and managing training material in accordance with current civil aviation legislation for multi-crew operations
• Australian Citizen
• Ability to hold an AGSVA clearance and ESC

Desirable

• Flight Examiner Rating
• Dash 8 type rating
• Prior experience as operator key personnel
• Experience special mission flying role or aeromedical operations
• Experience in aviation project management (e.g. type entry into service experience)

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.