Air Combat Officer Role

Question 1

What are the 4 Mission Aircrew Streams

Answer 1

1. Weapon Systems Officers
2. Maritime Patrol and Response Officers
3. Air Mobility Officers
4. Air Battle Managers

Question 2

Where are Initial Mission Aircrew employment locations for Weapon Systems Officers

Answer 2

• Weapon Systems Officers need to complete Fast Jet training on the Hawk Lead-in Fighter aircraft at RAAF Williamtown (Newcastle, NSW)
• Before undergoing operational training on the Super Hornet or Growler aircraft which are located at RAAF Amberley (Brisbane, QLD)

Question 3

Education Requirements for Mission Aircrew

Answer 3

• Completion of Year 12
• Passes in English and three other academic subjects
• The completion of Year 12 university entry level mathematics (unmodified) and physics or multi-strand science is highly desirable
• ATAR of 85

Question 4

What is Operational Conversion

Answer 4

Happens at the end of training when Officer go from training to being operational

Question 5

What is ROSO (Return of Service Obligation) for Air Crew

Answer 5

Incur 9 years at commencement of operational conversion