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Avionics Engineers (Aerospace Engineer - Avionics) are a critical force behind today's modern Army. They are responsible for the electronics systems used
on aircraft, satellites and spacecraft in particular the communications, navigation and display systems which guide aircraft of all types. As an Avionics Engineer you will be responsible for planning, installing, analysing, and troubleshooting the electrical, avionics, instrument, flight control and communications systems on such aircraft as Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter, the Chinook, Black Hawk and Multi-Role Helicopter platforms.
As an Avionics Engineer you will be employed as an officer in the Australian Army with the full range of regimental, engineering specific, and staff duties where your skills can be used to enhance Army Aviation's capabilities. Specifically, Army Avionics Engineering Officers are engaged in a range of maintenance, logistics and engineering management functions relating to our fleet of helicopters. Throughout your career you will receive helicopter specific training to enhance your understanding of mechanical, electrical, avionics and armament systems on the aircraft.
Your initial employment in the Army would usually be as a junior engineer within a helicopter squadron. In addition to gaining hands on experience with the aircraft you will play an important role in managing the maintenance team and ensuring helicopter airworthiness and availability is maintained. Working as an engineer in an aviation squadron, you may also have the opportunity to lead a maintenance team in support of international aviation operations.
Our Avionics Engineers also perform logistic management and design engineering roles within the Army Aviation Systems Program Office. Opportunities within this area may include the implementation of a modification program for Army helicopters and approving avionics designs for our aircraft.
Furthermore, the recent acquisition of the Armed Reconnaissance and Multi-Role Helicopters has required many Army Avionics Engineers to work as project managers both within Australia and as part of our resident team in France.
Additional employment opportunities lie in the field of engineering and maintenance planning, flight test engineering and helicopter simulation. Army Avionics Engineers also have a range of opportunities for overseas travel and/or post-graduate study.
With new aircraft acquisitions and the constant demand for helicopters to support Army operations, your career as an Avionics Engineering Officer promises to be challenging and extremely rewarding.
