"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." If you enjoy quick decision-making and have the qualities and drive to become an inspirational leader, this is your chance to embark on an incredibly rewarding career working with or onboard some of the world's most advanced aircraft. Your role The Air Force collectively refers to all officer aircrew and ground-based controller roles as the Officer Aviation family. Mission Controller makes up part of this family and refers to the personnel that are responsible for controlling aircraft on the ground or in the skies. It is made up of two roles: Air Traffic Controller and Air Battle Manager. As a Mission Controller, you'll provide critical support to Air Force pilots. You'll be trained to use critical thinking skills to control the skies over land and sea, managing transiting aircraft or aerial battlegrounds from either airborne aircraft or state-of-the-art control towers. It's a role with plenty of variety, and it comes with significant influence and responsibility. As you progress and complete your training, you'll be streamed into one of two areas which will see you:
- Working in control towers and radar control rooms to ensure airfields run like clockwork, and controlling the airspace above active battlefields; or
- Performing critical surveillance using advanced systems to guide pilots and airborne assets to where they are most needed to directly influence the battlefield.
No matter the specialisation you join, the skills you'll learn and environments you'll work in in this rewarding career will be unlike any other.
Salary You'll earn a good salary from day one and be paid to train and learn the skills required to become a fully qualified Mission Controller. On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you could earn $78,502 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation, and your salary increases as you progress.
Location You'll complete training in a variety of locations, depending on the entry method you choose - this may include the Australian Defence Force Academy inas well as training in East Sale, Victoria and Williamtown, NSW. Upon completion of your training, you'll be posted to one of the major Air Force bases around , depending on the chosen stream.
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 12 education with passes in English three other board accredited academic subjects. 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 and specialisations, click here.
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