Visual Observer

Job satisfaction - come home each day knowing your role could have helped save lives!


Access career development and training with world class training programs.


We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the diverse roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.


Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers


Do Work That Matters


At Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia, we do more than fly, we safeguard borders and save lives. As a trusted partner to the Australian Government, we lead critical airborne special missions, from border surveillance to life-saving search-and-rescue operations, covering over 10% of the Earth’s surface. In addition to our aviation bases across Australia and the Indian Ocean Territories, we operate a 24/7 Operations Centre, Systems Integration Lab and Mission Equipment Service Centre to ensure mission success. We collaborate with local SMEs to prototype and test advanced mission management systems, integrating cutting-edge ISR technology.


Join our team and be part of a mission-driven organisation protecting national interests, saving lives, and working with industry-leading technology and expertise.


Your New Role and Responsibilities
Support life-saving search and rescue missions as a key member of a skilled aircrew. Operate from modified aircraft, using keen observation and teamwork to help locate persons or vessels in distress. Play a vital role in high-impact, humanitarian operations.


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