Employment Location
Australian Defence Force Academy
Observers will complete their Operational Flying Training at HMAS ALBATROSS, Nowra NSW and may be posted to any Navy ship where helicopters are embarked.
These officers will form part of a Ships Flight when a helicopter is embarked for operational requirements.
Although Observers operate principally in rotary aircraft as a member of the crew, you could also be employed in other areas such as: Commanding Officer of a ship or shore establishment; Divisional Officer for sailors in the Air Engineering or Seaman qualifications of employment; or providing specialist advice to the Command for the employment of Naval aircraft.