Air Warfare Specialist

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About The Role

• Specialisations

Flight operations | Intelligence, IT & Communications

• Entry type

General entry

• Under training

$69,833

• Location

Ohakea

As an Air Warfare Specialist your primary role is to operate the P-8A Poseidon’s highly advanced sensor systems to collect and analyse information. This involves the effective use of the specialised on board systems including; the Radar, Electro-Optics, Electronic Warfare suite, and Acoustic Warfare suite.

Your role will include processing and analysing information gathered from the sensors before presenting it to the crew to aid in the tactical employment of the aircraft. You will be involved in a range of mission types including; Search and Rescue, Fisheries and Border Patrols, Airborne Surveillance, Military Operations, and Military Exercises.

You will also be expected to carry out a number of on board aircrew duties including; human and crew resource management, mission support, stores loading and employment, system fault-finding, and emergency procedures.

Requirements

Basics

• Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.
• Eligible to meet national security clearance criteria, as stipulated by the Government's Protective Security Requirements.
• Pass an Aircrew Selection Board.

Education

Minimum: NCEA Level 2 certificate.

Find out more about the NCEA levels and certificate requirements.

Fitness & Medical

• You must be medically fit for service.
• You must meet the minimum entry fitness standards.

Citizenship

There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the required TSV security clearance for this trade.

Find out if you’re eligible here.

Period of Service

Your training is some of the most thorough and advanced in the world. On graduation, you will be required to serve 2 years in the Air Force. This helps the NZDF make the most of the skills and knowledge you’ve built during your training.

We offer guidance on entry requirements in our eligibility section. Apply if you're uncertain, as we’ll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.