Mission Aircrew Training
Specialist training for mission-ready aircrew
BUILDING AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST CIVILIAN MISSION AIRCREW WORKFORCE
Leidos is the largest employer of mission aircrew in Australia outside the Australian Defence Force.
Our specialised training program develops more than 30 mission aircrew each year—preparing them for complex surveillance and search and rescue operations.
Each year:
15,000 flight hours
2,500 surveillance missions
200 SAR missions
30+ aircrew trained
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
As an approved Registered Training Organisation, Leidos provides nationally recognised qualifications in Airborne Operations.
Our mission aircrew can work towards Certificate III and IV qualifications, supporting long-term career development in aviation.
EXPLORE MISSION AIRCREW ROLES
Drop Master
Visual Searches
Conducts visual searches for SAR taskings.
Dispatch of SAR Stores
Responsible for managing the dispatch of SAR stores from the aircraft.
Electronic Mission Coordinator
Communication and Reporting
Communicates with AMSA for SAR tasking and reporting.
Search and Rescue Tasks
Coordinates execution of SAR tasks.
Mission Sensors and Radios
Operates mission sensors and radios.
Visual Observer
Visual Searches
Conducts visual searching for SAR tasks.
Dispatches SAR Stores
Dispatches SAR stores from the aircraft under supervision of the Drop Master.
Training is tailored to each role and includes mission systems, sensors, communications, task planning and operational procedures.
Join Our Team
Mission aircrew play a critical role in surveillance and search and rescue operations.
We’re looking for team-oriented professionals who can master complex systems, communicate effectively and perform under pressure.