Address Command the skies in a skilled role that combines aviation and technology to support Navy missions and operations.
Whether you have recently finished school, currently studying, already in the workforce or you have no experience at all, you'll be paid from day one. You'll gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job training.
As a Drone Mission Commander (known in the Navy as Remote Pilot Warfare Officer), you’ll control drones designed to enhance the ship's situational awareness. You will be detecting and locating surface contacts, gathering information and coordinating with the team to achieve missions.
You’ll operate the Schiebel S-100 Camcopter rotary wing Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) at sea and ashore.
Your duties include, but aren’t limited to:
Launching, operating, flying and landing drones
Gathering intelligence about ship surroundings
Patrolling, investigating and surveillance
Search and rescue
Detecting and interpreting aerial photographs and information from drone sensors and cameras
Mission and flight planning
Pre-flight procedures and inspections
Identifying weather conditions
Operating drones within versatile environments and weather
Responding to drone faults
Conducting post-flight reviews, inspections and maintenance
As an officer, you'll learn additional skills and duties to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the security and safety of the ship and personnel onboard. This involves providing leadership, management, administration and career advice to sailors and junior officers within your division.
You'll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.
To succeed with the Navy tomorrow, apply today.
