Air Warfare Officer
As an Air Warfare Officer (AWO), you’ll hold a key position flying and operating two of the Air Force’s most capable and technologically advanced aircraft – the P-3K2 Orion Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft or the C-130 Hercules Tactical Transport aircraft.
Category:
Aircrew
Salary after one year:
Salary after completion of training (2 years) approximately $55,000. Actual salary may vary based on an assessment of your qualifications.
Joining age:
You must be 17 years or older
Qualifications:
A minimum of 18 NCEA Level 2 credits in English, Maths and a Science subject, preferably Physics.
Nationality:
Applicants must be a NZ citizen (some exceptions apply).
// FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
As an AWO, your primary role is to manage a range of high-tech systems aboard either the Orion or C-130 Hercules and, with other aircrew members, to use the information those systems collect to achieve the aircraft’s operational mission.
The AWO role has two distinct employment specialisations depending on the aircraft type you operate. The Orion has three Air Warfare Officers on its crew — an Information Manager (IM), a Sensor Employment Manager (SEM) and a Tactical Coordinator (TACCO). (The SEM role can only be reached by first becoming an Air Warfare Specialist.) The C-130 has one AWO on board whose role combines aspects of the three specialist areas.
Your role will also include military command and leadership duties. And, as your career progresses, you can expect to work as an instructor.
// JOB BENEFITS
This is a challenging and ever-changing role that will take you the length and breadth of the country and to a variety of locations overseas. You will play a pivotal role in a highly capable crew providing the co-ordination of operational missions and may even have the opportunity to Captain the P3K2.
The two aircraft perform a variety of roles including Search and Rescue, Low level tactical flights, long range flights, fisheries patrols, parachuting, anti submarine training, operational tasking, disaster relief and aeromedical evacuation.
// TRAINING
After 21 weeks initial officer training at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, you’ll undergo basic AWO training. The course is approximately 11 months long covering subjects such as aircraft technical knowledge, navigation systems, military and civilian communications and electronic warfare. The course includes 100-120 hours of flying training. Once you have graduated from this course you’ll undergo conversion training on to the C-130 or Orion.
As well as your AWO training, you will be required to complete a two-week Flight Commanders Course to continue your training in command, leadership and management.
// JOB REQUIREMENTS
You must be 17 years or older and have a minimum of 18 NCEA Level 2 credits in English, Maths and a Science subject, preferably Physics. Eyesight restrictions apply.
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Call:
Your local recruitment officer on 0800 247 367
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