Leidos Australia first to award new national aircrew qualifications

Leidos Australia has become the first organisation to award nationally recognised qualifications for fixed-wing aircrew training, as an approved Registered Training Organisation.

Our Aviation Industry Engagement Manager, Mori Hajizadeh, was honoured to attend a special award ceremony at Leidos where six of its workers were presented with Certificate III and IV in Airborne Operations qualifications. 

The new qualifications recognise the skills and professionalism of non-pilot aviation professionals who conduct highly specialised work for critical airborne missions, including search-and-rescue, medical evacuation, law enforcement and border protection. Aircrew roles may involve operating mission equipment and sensors; communications relay and dropping supplies from an aircraft to persons in distress over land or sea.

Leidos Airborne Solutions Vice President James Woodhams said, “Aircrew play a critical role in national security and emergency response. Providing them with these formal credentials supports national recognition of their skill, professionalism, and dedication. These new qualifications promote aviation career pathways for the next generation – and provide a unique option for those wishing to pursue a career in airborne operations."

ISA CEO Paul Walsh said, “Industry Skills Australia is pleased to see these new qualifications being delivered to aviation professionals who carry out specialised airborne missions, saving lives and safeguarding Australians. The development of these qualifications is an example of the way ISA works closely with aviation industry businesses, workers and training providers to understand their workforce needs and implement sustainable training solutions. We congratulate the highly skilled Leidos workers who have been awarded the qualification and wish them well in their future careers.” 

See more about this project: Airborne Operations (Rescue)