Aerial Visual Observer: Search & Rescue

Leidos; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development support

Cross-program opportunities

Career pathways and progression

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a focused air and mission operations professional to contribute to our Search and Rescue program. You will work alongside skilled aircrew delivering critical aerial search capabilities, locating people and vessels in distress during life-saving operations.

Based in Cairns within our aviation team, you’ll spot and report findings to pilots, monitor mission equipment and keep detailed records.

Qualifications

• Health and fitness at pre-employment medical and CASA medical standards
• Provide First Aid Qualification
• Right to work in Australia

Responsibilities

• Spot and identify people, vessels, or objects visually
• Communicate findings clearly to pilots and crew
• Operate and monitor mission-specific equipment
• Maintain detailed records during and after missions
• Work closely with aircrew in dynamic, high-pressure scenarios

Skills

Judgement

Curiosity

Collaboration

Education

Provide First Aid Qualification

Job description

Leidos Australia is seeking a focused air and mission operations professional to contribute to our Search and Rescue program. You will work alongside skilled aircrew delivering critical aerial search capabilities, locating people and vessels in distress during life-saving operations.

Based in Cairns within our aviation team, you’ll spot and report findings to pilots, monitor mission equipment and keep detailed records.