Aviation Scheduler

About Leidos Australia

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. We conduct airborne missions for the Australian Government across maritime surveillance and search and rescue operations, with bases strategically positioned across Australia, operating a fully integrated in-house aviation capability including 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.

Key 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.
• Monitor crew currency, licensing, medicals, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with operational stakeholders to optimise workforce utilisation and scheduling efficiency.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in workforce scheduling, rostering, aviation operations, or a similar complex operational environment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Sound understanding of regulatory compliance requirements.
• Understanding of CASA regulations, fatigue management principles, and aircrew compliance requirements (advantageous).

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.