Aviation Scheduler

Leidos Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Professional development

Cross-program opportunities

Career pathways

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a role to contribute to Airborne Solutions Operations by delivering outcomes that keep Flight Crew and Aircrew mission-ready, compliant, and available to support operations. You will coordinate rostering, training, travel, leave and compliance with stakeholders.

Join a team that operates a fully integrated aviation capability across Australia, with bases nationwide, working on mission-critical programs for government and defence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in workforce scheduling, rostering, aviation operations, or a similar complex operational environment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and changing operational requirements.
• Sound understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and functions.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving capability, and proficiency using rostering, scheduling, and workforce management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliant crew rosters for Flight Crew and Aircrew, balancing operational requirements, training commitments, leave, and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate initial and recurrent training schedules to ensure personnel maintain required qualifications and operational readiness.
• Manage travel, accommodation, and logistics arrangements for crew and support personnel to support training and operational activities.
• Monitor crew currency, licensing, medicals, and regulatory compliance requirements, proactively addressing any upcoming expiries or gaps.
• Collaborate with operational stakeholders to optimise workforce utilisation, minimise disruptions, and continuously improve scheduling efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

Workforce scheduling

Aviation operations

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation & records

Scheduling systems

Tools

Rostering software

Job description

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Benefits

• Up to 12 Life Days of additional leave each year
• Support for learning, development and relevant certifications
• Opportunities to work across programs, domains and emerging technologies
• Career pathways that can evolve with your interests, capability and ambition

About The Team

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

We conduct airborne missions for the Australian Government across maritime surveillance and search and rescue operations. With bases strategically positioned across Australia, we operate a fully integrated in-house aviation capability which includes flight operations, maintenance organisation, training organisation and operations centre.

The Opportunity

This role is an opportunity to contribute to Airborne Solutions Operations by delivering outcomes that ensure our Flight Crew and Aircrew remain mission-ready, compliant, and available to support operational requirements. You will work closely with Flight Crew, Aircrew, Training Managers, Operations teams, and key stakeholders to coordinate rostering, training, travel, leave, and compliance activities that support the safe and efficient delivery of airborne services.

In This Role, You Will

• Develop and maintain compliant crew rosters for Flight Crew and Aircrew, balancing operational requirements, training commitments, leave, and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate initial and recurrent training schedules to ensure personnel maintain required qualifications and operational readiness.
• Manage travel, accommodation, and logistics arrangements for crew and support personnel to support training and operational activities.
• Monitor crew currency, licensing, medicals, and regulatory compliance requirements, proactively addressing any upcoming expiries or gaps.
• Collaborate with operational stakeholders to optimise workforce utilisation, minimise disruptions, and continuously improve scheduling efficiency and service delivery.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters.

Essential For This Role

• Demonstrated experience in workforce scheduling, rostering, aviation operations, or a similar complex operational environment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and changing operational requirements.
• Sound understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and functions.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving capability, and proficiency using rostering, scheduling, and workforce management systems.

Advantageous, But Not Essential

• Experience scheduling or rostering within an aviation, emergency services, defence, or other 24/7 operational environment.
• Understanding of CASA regulations, fatigue management principles, and aircrew compliance requirements.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain, Baseline security clearance.

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.

Applications close COB 16th October 2026.

What To Expect When You Apply

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel
• Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

We'll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you'll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.