"An entry requirement for employment with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is that you must be an Australian citizen. If you do not meet the citizenship conditions forin the ADF, we are unable to accept an application from you. You are welcome to apply once you have completed your citizenship journey." Does the idea of working with the most sophisticated electronic surveillance equipment in the world appeal to you? What if you got to work with this equipment onboard aircraft travelling across Australia and the world? If that's of interest, then this could be the role for you. Your role This is a surveillance role that is unrivalled by mostin the world. By becoming an Airborne Electronics Analyst in the Air Force, you are becoming the eyes and ears of the Air Force. Working on board P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft or E-7A Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, your role is to work with some of the most sophisticated surveillance equipment in the world to receive and analyse information that is critical for the success of Air Force missions. Those missions could include search and rescue operations, detection and identification of warships, large merchant vessels, illegal fishing boats and incursions, and conducting above and below surface warfare. To do this, you'll have a range of tools at your disposal, including:
- Radar, used for surface surveillance and searches for small targets such as submarine periscopes, weather analysis, terrain avoidance, classifying contacts for Harpoon missile targeting and search and rescue;
- Electro Optics, used for detecting heat signatures of targets and analysing and classifying targets day and night; and
- Magnetic Anomaly Detectors, used for detecting changes in the earth's magnetic field caused by large metal objects, such as submarines.
This is a role where you can make a real contribution to Australia's safety and security. If that's something you'd like to take on, and you enjoy working with advanced technology, have strong attention to detail and are a good multi-tasker, this is your opportunity to be perform a highly rewarding role.
Salary You'll earn a good salary from day one, with a starting salary of $51,277 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation when you start your training, which increases as you progress. On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you could earn $88,174 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation.
Location Upon completion of your training in , NSW and Edinburgh, SA, you may be posted RAAF Base Edinburgh, RAAF Base Williamtown, RAAF Base Tindal or potentially overseas.
Life in the Air Force When you join the Air Force, you'll benefit from our investment in your professional growth and development, enjoy great work/life balance, a supportive team environment and extensive benefits - from free healthcare to excellent fitness facilities. Plus, there's the potential for overseas travel. In addition, there's the meaningful experiences that come with serving your country. From participating in Air Force exercises and operations to providing support to communities in need, this is your opportunity to take on a career with many rewarding dimensions.
Apply Now For this role, you must be an Australian citizen, over 17 at the time of enlistment and have completed a Year 10 education with passes in English, Mathematics and one other Stem subject (preferably physics related). You must also be able to obtain a security clearance and meet the minimum medical and fitness requirements. More information is available here. Click APPLY to start your journey in the Air Force and we'll get in contact with you shortly. To learn more about the role, click here.
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