Australia – Leidos Australia and RMIT University have announced the 2025 recipients of the Leidos Aviation Scholarship at the Avalon Airshow, marking the second year of their strategic collaboration to support aspiring pilots through financial and professional development support.

RMIT Aviation Academy Director Lea Vesic highlighted the impact of the scholarship in preparing students for meaningful aviation careers.

“The Australian aviation industry has an ongoing demand for highly skilled pilots,” Vesic said. “Programs like the Leidos Aviation Scholarship are critical in ensuring we have a strong talent pipeline for the future — not just in the commercial passenger transport sector, but also in critical aviation services such as Search and Rescue operations.

“Our exclusive partnership with Leidos provides students with not just financial support, but access to specialised training that aligns with the unique operational needs of special mission aviation. We’re excited to see our scholarship recipients take the next step towards their careers.“

• The 2025 Leidos Aviation Scholarship program provides over AUD 150,000 across six scholarships to final-year Aviation degree students at RMIT Aviation Academy

• The initiative follows a successful inaugural year in which five scholarship recipients graduated and joined Leidos

• Scholarship recipients attended the Avalon Airshow, gaining direct industry exposure and networking opportunities

• The program addresses aviation workforce shortages by providing access to flight training and specialist career pathways

• Focus includes support for critical mission aviation roles such as Search and Rescue, not just commercial airline careers

About Leidos Australia
Leidos Australia delivers advanced solutions across defence, intelligence, and civil sectors. Its Airborne Solutions division operates mission-critical aircraft operations, including surveillance and search and rescue.

About RMIT Aviation Academy
RMIT Aviation Academy, part of RMIT University, is one of Australia’s leading aviation training institutions, offering pilot training and aviation degrees aligned with industry needs.

Source: Leidos