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Air Force Officer

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Air Force officers command, train and motivate Air Force airmen and airwomen for peacetime and wartime tasks. Air Force officers work at the middle and executive management level within the Air Force (RAAF). Officers specialise in various areas depending on their training and qualifications.

Air Force officers may perform the following tasks:

  • provide leadership, motivation and discipline as required within a team
  • make sure the unit is managed efficiently
  • communicate and cooperate closely with both military and civilian organisations
  • teach members of their units efficient procedures and practice
  • take on further professional and military training to expand their experience and responsibility
  • manage their personnel and equipment under both administrative and military exercise conditions.

Specialisations:

An Air Force officer may specialise as an:

  • Administrative Officer who manages people and finances, working as a Squadron or Unit Administrative Officer, Base Accounting Officer, Training Officer or Recruiting Officer.
  • Aeronautical Engineering Officer who works on aircraft and their associated ground support systems including aircraft structures and engines.
  • Air Traffic Control Officer who manages the safe flow of military and non-military aircraft around Air Force bases and military areas, assisting in flight planning, coordination and control.
  • Airfield Engineering Officer who manages, assesses, repairs and maintains the operation of the Air Force airfields, roads, buildings and engineering services.
  • Armament Engineering Officer who works on weapons and weapon systems at an Air Force base or in research. They may also work in bomb disposal teams.
  • Electronic Engineering Officer who maintains the power generation and distribution equipment in aircraft. This includes electronic control systems, instrument and navigational systems, radars and sonar equipment.
  • Dental Officer who treats and diagnoses tooth and mouth problems of Air Force personnel.
  • Education Officer who is responsible for a variety of educational activities such as developing and assessing training courses, counselling students, supervising instructors or teaching.
  • Environmental Health Officer who monitors pollution levels, advises on preventative health measures and develops policies and strategies for maintaining a healthy environment.
  • Fighter Controller (Air Defence) who uses radar systems to detect enemy aircraft and provide fighter pilots with the tactics to intercept them and engage in combat.
  • Ground Defence Officer who secures and defends Air Force bases from ground attack and is responsible for training all base personnel in ground defence.
  • Intelligence Officer who presents detailed intelligence briefs, interprets and translates foreign languages or analyses electronic warfare information.
  • Legal Officer who practises Military and Discipline law, Civil and Administrative law, and International and Operations law. They assist RAAF Boards of Inquiry, appear before Courts Martial or provide legal aid to Air Force personnel.
  • Logistics Officer who provides supply support and acquires equipment for the operation of the Air Force.
  • Medical Officer who provides health services for Air Force personnel in RAAF hospitals, first aid posts or in emergency situations.
  • Navigator who has the responsibility of planning, coordinating, directing and carrying out various airborne missions.
  • Nursing Officer who provides care to Air Force patients and assists doctors in medical procedures in RAAF hospitals, remote locations or medical evacuations.
  • Pharmaceutical Officer who dispenses, controls, orders, and stores prescription drugs and health materials for RAAF hospitals and base medical flights.
  • Pilot who flies combat and support aircraft on a variety of missions and roles, conducts flying lessons and carries out planning and administrative duties.
  • Radiographer who provides medical imaging services to Air Force patients on base and off base through peacekeeping operations.
  • Security Police Officer who looks after the security of Air Force bases, supervising ground defence training and working on policy development.

Personal Requirements:

  • meet aptitude and medical requirements
  • willing to accept responsibility
  • ability to lead and motivate others
  • willing to serve anywhere in Australia or overseas
  • at least 17 years of age
  • Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

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