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Leidos

Government / Defence / Aerospace

Australia flagAustralia | Adelaide

Direct Entry Training Captain - Dash 8

NTR

DE HAVILLAND

DASH 8

Employment - Permanent
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Minimum requirements

PIC time
1000 hours
Type rating
Not required (Training Provided)
Flight time notes
  • 1000 hours PIC in multi-crew operations on type-rated aeroplanes
  • Australian Flight or Simulator Instructor Rating
  • For simulator roles: Type rating training activity endorsement on any multi-crew type-rated type
License req.
ATPL
Open to Lic. Holders
CASA
Medical
Class 1
ICAO ELP level
4

Additional requirements

  • Current passport
  • Eligibility for both an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC) and Australian government security clearances 

Work conditions

Work options

Training captains - Cairns, Darwin, Broome, or 14-on / 14-off FIFO from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney

Simulator instructors - Melbourne or Brisbane

Interview, screening and training section

Step 1
1 behvioural based interview (online)
Step 2
1 simulator assessment (in person – Melbourne)
Step 3
Background checks including a police check
Step 4
Pre-employment medical

Compensation and benefits

Overtime pay
Travel
Other

Summary

  • Training Captains: From $212,961
  • Simulator Instructors: From $250,503
  • 6% increase scheduled for 2026 + 2% annual increments
  • Attractive location incentives, travel and overtime allowances apply.

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