Aviation Scheduler

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

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

• 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.

Ready to explore what’s possible?

If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply via the “Apply Now” button with your resume. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Leidos Talent Acquisition.

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