Jobs Of The Week: Airborne Electronics Analyst, Aircraft Armament Technician Or Communication Electronic Technician

If you’re technically minded, this week’s jobs are right up your alley. Read on below for all of the info on becoming an Airborne Electronics Analyst, Aircraft Armament Technician Or Communication Electronic Technician in the Royal Australian Air Force.

Airborne Electronics Analyst


What’s cool about this job? It’s dusk. You’re skimming metres over the Indian Ocean at 500Kmh. Out of the blue, you detect a new contact on your radar.

Is that small dot an enemy submarine or a school of dolphins? Your fellow crew members aboard the AP-3C Orion Maritime Patrol aircraft eagerly await your analysis. As you direct the aircraft to fly on top of the contact you use the Electro Optics to assist in classification. It’s a giant school of fish. So no cause for alarm. Your aircraft resumes its patrol. You’re an Airborne Electronics Analyst – an AEA.

You’re part of a team with responsibility for the surveillance of Australian and International waters. You’re involved in search and rescue operations, the detection and identification of warships, illegal fishing boats and large merchant vessels. You are also involved in conducting above and below surface warfare. When you’re an Airborne Electronics Analyst, you are the eyes and ears of Australia.

How much does it pay? Salary package upon completion of training is $95,246 per year (includes service allowances and a generous super contribution)

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Aircraft Armament Technician


What’s cool about this job? Aircraft Armament Technicians maintain the aircraft weapon systems from the computers on board through to the actual missile or bomb and play a critical role in Australia’s defence.

You will be responsible for maintaining the aircraft weapon systems from the computers on board the aircraft through to the actual missile or bomb. As part of a team, you will also prepare, load and handle various aircraft weapons such as practice bombs, aircraft gun systems, unguided and guided bombs, air to air missiles, anti ship missiles and torpedoes. You’ll also maintain ejection seats and aircraft fire extinguishing systems. With further training, you will learn how to become a Demolition Operator to safely dispose of unexploded or unserviceable ordnance and pyrotechnics. Demolition Operators can also go on to undertake more specialised training in Improvised Explosive Device Disposal and Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

How much does it pay? Salary package upon completion of training is $71,013 per year (includes service allowances and a generous super contribution)

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Communication Electronic Technician


What’s cool about this job? Communication Electronic Technicians maintain and repair the Air Force’s vast array of radar, radios, satellite and computer systems to ensure the Air Force has an accurate view of the airspace around it.

You’ll need to perform engineering calculations and conduct analog and digital AC & DC electrical measurements and alignments using state of the art test and repair equipment. You’ll design and implement configuration changes. You’ll manage data, system and network administration of information technology equipment on strategic and deployed networks. You’ll set up Ground Telecommunications, Information Technology and Electronic Ground Support systems equipment to sustain operations, and you’ll also certify and record work is carried out in accordance with Technical Regulatory Framework (TRF) guidelines.

How much does it pay? Salary package upon completion of training is $71,013 per year (includes service allowances and a generous super contribution)

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