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If you want to experience adventure while learning new skills, the Army Reserve has an exciting opportunity for you. Effective communication, ability to work in a team and the ability to problem solve are all vital when operating advanced surveillance equipment in battlefield situations. Put your talents to work and gain invaluable skills to take with you in this challenging and rewarding part-time role.
As a part-time Drone Operator in the Army Reserve, you’ll be a member of the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery (RAA), one of the most tactically and technologically advanced organisations in the Army. You’ll be working with autonomous systems and rapidly advancing technology.
Your duties include, but aren’t limited to:
- Operate, service, and maintain Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (SUAS) and communications equipment. This may include the PD-100 Black Hornet 3, RQ-12 Wasp, RQ-20 Puma, Skylark I-LEX and other in-service platforms
- Assessing airworthiness of the weather and equipment before flights
- Apply aviation theory (weather, aerodynamics, flight and mission systems, airspace etc.)
- Receive and relay battlefield intel
- Support combat units to gather information and apply battlefield data as part of a Joint Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Support Team (JIST)
Boost your Income
The pay you receive in the Army Reserve goes straight into your pocket with no deductions for tax, and it increases as you gain seniority and experience.
On completion of your initial military and employment training, you could earn at least $196/day tax-free.
Additional amounts are paid for time spent on exercises and deployments.
Life in the Army Reserve
Thousands of men and women enjoy part-time roles with the Army Reserve operating alongside full-time Army personnel. The only difference is that your commitment is flexible.
Initial training length will vary based on your chosen role, after which you will normally be expected to serve between 20 and 100 days per year. This could involve one night a week, one weekend a month or a few weeks a year.
We do our best to make sure this fits in with your work and family commitments. Deployments are voluntary, so if you choose to stay local, there are plenty of ways to make a difference closer to home. There’s no minimum period of service, so you can leave the Army Reserve whenever you like.
Apply Now
For this role, you’ll need completion of Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics.
Click the APPLY button if you’re excited by this opportunity, and we’ll contact you shortly.
To view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army Reserve, visit: Army - Drone Operator (adfcareers.gov.au)
The Australian Defence Force is an equal opportunity employer. This advertisement is to ensure women are aware of the rewarding and fulfilling careers available in the Navy, Army and Air Force. Females are encouraged to apply, however all roles are open for Australian men and women to apply.
