Dash 8 Pilots - First Officers

Leidos

Cairns, QLD
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Company DescriptionLeidos 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 DescriptionWe are looking for experienced pilots to join our Surveillance team, who are passionate about keeping Australia's waters and borders safe.Working in a highly dynamic environment, our passionate, mission focused team are made up of people from diverse industry backgrounds.This is not your ordinary flying job! You will operate a highly modified regional turboprop airliner, with the most advanced technology ever to be integrated into a civil surveillance platform and work with a highly skilled team.These vital pilot roles attract a generous remuneration package and will provide fantastic job satisfaction.As a Pilot with the Surveillance team, you will provide support to your entire crew, working diligently, quickly, and professionally, to ensure that each mission is a success.QualificationsDHC-8 First Officer

Australian citizenship and current passport
CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical
Commercial Pilot Licence and Instrument Rating
ATPL Human Factors completed
Either a Commercial Pilot Licence or Instrument Rating completed in the last 6 months, 200 hours flying time in the last 6 months, or 500 hours total flying time
Eligibility for both an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC) and an Australian Government Security Clearance (AGSVA Baseline)

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Instructor qualifications will be well regarded
Type rating training will attract a Bond

Additional InformationWhy 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 September 2nd course intake close midnight 26th May 2024Applicants 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.

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