Air Surveillance Operator

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time

Air Force Air Surveillance Operators (ASOPs) use sophisticated electronic equipment to detect, classify and identify aircraft, surface vessels and Space objects within specified areas of operations. Day to day this is conducted for Australian airspace and its approaches for reasons of illegal and irregular incursions to our sovereign territory. On exercise or operations, Air Surveillance Operators establish and maintain an up-to-date and complete picture of air, space and surface activities using a network of radars and intelligence systems.

Air Surveillance Operators are part of No 41 Wing (41WG) within the Surveillance and Response Group (SRG).

There are two main areas of employment for Air Surveillance Operators.

JORN COORDINATION CENTRE (JCC) ENVIRONMENT

An Australian designed and built Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) system allows long range surveillance coverage of Northern Australia and its approaches. Three of these radars form the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN). ASOPs are employed extensively at No 1 Radar Surveillance Unit (1RSU) within the JORN system and are trained to operate radar systems, technologically advanced computers, advanced display systems, extensive communications systems (including satellite data links), and intelligence equipment.

SPACE OPERATIONS AND SENSORS

Space Operations are conducted at the Australian Space Operations Centre (AUSSpOC) and duties include monitoring space weather, decay of space debris, and satellite constellation health.

At 1RSU space operators use ground based sensors which contribute to a worldwide network to detect, track and identify objects in space, to assist in space catalogue maintenance and conjunction analysis. SHIFT WORK

Due to the nature and complexity of the ASOP job, shift-work will be required throughout your career and team work is essential, especially when on deployment. All members should be prepared for temporary duties at any location when placed on specialist training courses, assigned exercise duty, or when required as relief/reinforced manning at another unit.

DUTIES

Space Mission Operator (SMO). Controls space surveillance radars to provide regional coverage of resident space objects.

Picture Manager (PICMAN). PICMANs set up and operate tactical computer displays and Intelligence systems, working with other sections to classify and identify aircraft. Intelligence Operator (INTOP). INTOPs aid the production of the overall air picture by communicating with external agencies and using data entry, manipulation of a Graphical User Interface and recording of information. Over The Horizon Radar Detection and Tracking Operator (ODTO). ODTOs interpret and analyse information received from an Over the Horizon Radar to detect and track air and surface targets in order to develop an air/sea picture of Australia's approaches. ODTOs also operate supplemental surveillance and intelligence gathering equipment. Tactical Data Link Operator (TDLOP). Provides a Networking Capability with allied forces via secure data transmission services. Transfers battle space information to assets and commanders in order to allow comprehensive situational awareness of a given Area of Operations.

Selected ASOPs may also be employed as instructors at the Surveillance and Control Training Unit (SACTU).



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