Aviation Leadership Officer

4 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time

In the Australian Defence Force, an Aviation Leadership Officer is a critical role that involves controlling aircraft on the ground and in the skies.

As an Air Mission Commander, you will be responsible for leading and managing air operations, making command-and-control decisions in an ever-changing environment.

The Operational Control Specialist is responsible for directing civilian and military aircraft and vehicles, working in control towers and radar control rooms to ensure precision and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Controlling airspace above an active battlefield, on land or at sea
  • Operating radar, communications, and tactical data links
  • Providing critical support to Air Force combat operations
  • Guiding pilots and airborne assets to where they are most needed

The Australian Defence Force is undergoing significant changes, with a focus on information technology and its application in warfighting. As an Aviation Leadership Officer, you will be part of this modernisation effort, working with advanced systems and technologies to achieve a competitive advantage.

The role of the Air Battle Manager is to take control of aerial battles, controlling the skies and performing critical surveillance using advanced electronic command systems.

In the future, Remote Piloted Aircraft, dedicated Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft, and space-based technologies will join with our advanced, capable platforms as part of a modern Air Force.

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