Description

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build,operateand supportthe systems, servicesand capabilities that helpprotect and advance the Australian way of life.

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build,operateand supportthe systems, servicesand capabilities that helpprotect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed bya global organisationofmore than40,000 people,our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered withgovernment,defenceandnational securitycustomers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions wherereliability,trustand purpose matter.

Benefits

- Balanced lifestyle roster, 7 day shifts 6am – 4pm followed by 7 days off.
- Located in Cairns, this opportunity includes relocation support and potential to increase yourremunerationby obtainingadditionallicenses.

About The Team

You’lljoin a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility,collaborationand commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solvingcomplexproblems 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, weoperatea fully integrated in-house aviation capability which includes flight operations, maintenance organisation, trainingorganisationand operations centre.

The Opportunity

This role is an prospect to contribute to the Leidos Airborne Solutions team by delivering outcomes that matter.

In This Role, You Will

- Lead the Cairns team, plan, distribute and oversee scheduled maintenance ensuring team compliance in line with MOE/Part 145 MOS.
- Hold safety as a core value and contribute to the achievement of a zero harm and incident/injury free environment through active participation in all safety programs relevant to the position.
- Perform the duties of a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer whenrequired.
- Ensure allaircraftmaintenance,



documentation and certificationiscarried out and completed in line with the MOE, procedures manuals and responsible CAMO requirements.
- Supervise maintenance personnel and support apprentices whenrequired.

About You

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

Essential For This Role

- Experienced LAME B1/B2 or dual licensed
- Heavy and Line maintenance Experience
- Experience leading an engineering team
- DHC8 Classic or CL604 Type Rating

This rolerequiresthe successful applicant to be an Australiancitizen

What To Expect When You Apply

- An initialconversation with our Talent Acquisition team
- Aninterview with the hiring manager or interview panel
- Anyrole-specific assessment,technicaldiscussion or customer steprequiredfor the position

We’lllet you know what to expect before each stage, including whoyou’llmeetand how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

Original Posting

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos





Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit

Pay And Perks

- competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave and Retirement

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

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📌 Senior Base Engineer (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Leidos
📍 Cairns Regional