Airborne Solutions Australia
Conducting airborne special missions on behalf of the Australian Government
Protecting Australia's borders, supporting law enforcement and environmental protection and saving lives
We conduct aerial border surveillance and search-and-rescue operations spanning the country’s exclusive economic zone and SAR region. Across Australia, we employ more than 300 people with our headquarters in Adelaide, South Australia and operating bases in Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.
Our in-house engineering capability supports our fleet and enables us to combine state-of-the-art technology with complex air platforms to deliver customised special mission solutions. We are proud to partner with leading organisations and suppliers to deliver high quality, innovative aviation solutions. Our aerospace expertise, operational know-how and flexibility enables us to consistently meet the needs of the most discerning customers.
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Airborne Surveillance
We provide fixed wing border surveillance services under contract with the Australian Border Force.
This is the World’s largest outsourced civil maritime surveillance operation, patrolling Australia’s 8.2 million square kilometre Exclusive Economic Zone.
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Search & Rescue
We provide fixed wing search-and-rescue response capability over land and sea on behalf of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
To provide this capability, we designed, integrated, commissioned and now operate a fleet of Challenger jets that contain some of the most sophisticated, state-of-the-art technology ever to be integrated into a civil SAR platform.
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Mission Aircrew Training
Outside of the Australian Defence Force, we are the largest employer of mission aircrew in Australia and currently runs a highly specialised mission aircrew training system that trains more than 30 mission aircrew per year.
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Aircraft Design And Modification
Our in-house engineering and modification capabilities provide bespoke platform solutions.
Mission System Workshop
Our Mission System Workshop provides specialised support for electro optics/infrared (EO/IR), radars, surveillance sensors and integrated surveillance systems.
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Join our team
Our missions often require a unique blend of military and commercial aviation expertise and capability. Our passionate, mission-focused team are made up of people from all walks of life. From experienced aviators who have served with the Australian Defence Force, to those who have worked in the commercial aviation industry, many of our people with diverse industry backgrounds are united by a mutual passion for aviation.