Air Warfare Specialist
As an Air Warfare Specialist (AWS), you’ll be Mission Aircrew, an exciting new flying branch developed to meet the challenges and complexities of operating one of the Air Force’s most capable and technologically advanced aircraft – the P-3K2 Orion Reconnaissance and Surveillance aircraft.
Category:
Aircrew
Salary after one year:
Remuneration on enlistment $33,256 - This is the minimum remuneration you will be paid from day one. Your remuneration will increase upon graduation of recruit course to $40,869.
Joining age:
You must be 17 years or older
Qualifications:
A minimum of 12 NCEA Level 2 credits in English, maths and a science subject.
Nationality:
Applicants must be a NZ citizen (some exceptions apply).
// FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
As an Air Warfare Specialist your primary role is to utilise the P-3K2 Orion’s highly advanced sensor systems to collect and analyse information in the aircraft’s area of interest. To achieve this, you’ll be responsible for the effective operation of a number of high-tech onboard systems including the radar, electronic surveillance, electro-optics, magnetic anomaly detector and acoustic sensor systems. Your role will include processing, analysing, classifying and filtering the information gathered prior to it being used by your fellow crew members to aid in the tactical employment of our aircraft and to guide civilian and military response units. You will be involved in a range of tasks including Search and Rescue Operations, Military Operations, Fisheries Patrols, Airborne Surveillance and Military Exercises.
You will also be expected to carry out tasks common to all aircrew positions, including flying support, human and crew resource management, teamwork, mission support, and aircraft-related tasks such as monitoring of aircraft systems and emergency procedures.
// JOB BENEFITS
This is a challenging and ever-changing role that will take you the length and breadth of the country and to a range of overseas locations. Career advancement opportunities include becoming a Sensor Employment Manager, responsible for managing the aircraft sensors and the AWS sensor operator team on board the Orion.
// TRAINING
Following 12 weeks basic military training at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, you’ll be required to pass a four-week Corporal Qualifying Course to confirm your rank as Acting Corporal. You’ll then attend an eight-week Combined Non-Commissioned Officer Aircrew Course, primarily at RNZAF Base Ohakea, before beginning training in your specialist role.
The Air Warfare Specialist Course begins with a seven-month residential course covering electronic and airspace theory, computer management, aircraft emergency procedures, security, general aircraft systems, data handling, radar systems and electro-optics. Your flying is carried out on both the Kingair and Orion aircraft. The second phase of training is a five-week operationally focused course on board the Orion with other aircrew to help you form a well-coordinated team focused on Orion operations.
// JOB REQUIREMENTS
You must be 17 years or older and have a minimum of 12 NCEA Level 2 credits in English, Maths and a Science subject. Eyesight restrictions apply.
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Call:
Your local recruitment officer on 0800 247 367
Remuneration on enlistment $33,256 - This is the minimum remuneration you will be paid from day one.
Your remuneration will increase upon graduation of recruit course to $40,869
Completion of trade training courses and promotion throughout your career also see significant remuneration increases to reward rank, responsibility and experience.
Your recruiting office will be able to provide you with more detailed pay scales for this role.
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