Aviation Officer

2 months ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time

**Career Opportunities in Aviation**

The Australian Defence Force offers a career in Aviation with limitless perspective and opportunities. Aviation Officer roles encompass all officer aircrew and ground-based controller positions.

The application process for Aviation Officer roles is the same, and as your application progresses, you will be advised which training pathway you are joining.

As you progress through your training, there are a number of streaming decision points that will determine what kind of Aviation Officer you will be. Your final allocation is based on a combination of your preference, performance on course and position availability.

**Aviation Officer Pathways**

The Aviation Officer role is split into three main pathways – Pilot, Mission Aircrew and Mission Controller.

**Pilot Pathway**

  • Fast Jet Pilot
  • Fixed Wing Pilot

**Mission Aircrew Pathway**

  • Weapon Systems Officer
  • Air Mobility Officer
  • Maritime Patrol and Response Officer

**Mission Controller Pathway**

  • Air Traffic Controller
  • Air Battle Manager

**The Future of Aviation**

The Australian Defence Force is moving into the future with modern and capable aircraft, remotely-piloted aircraft, dedicated Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft, and space-based technologies. Aviation Officers will undertake key roles as these new capabilities emerge and remain at the centre of the Air Force's air power.


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