Overview

Aerospace Engineering Officers are responsible for all aspects of the engineering, maintenance and management of military aircraft, and all of their support equipment and facilities during military operations.

The responsibilities of the Aerospace Engineering Officer are to:

• Manage and supervise the personnel and resources required for the servicing, inspection and repair of aircraft
• Oversee designing, developing and testing new systems and modifying existing ones or for conducting the life cycle management of aircraft and air weapon systems
• Participate in the formulation of plans, policies, standards and specifications for present and future military aircraft and their support equipment and facilities
• Provide technical advice on aircraft operation

Work environment

Work will vary depending on the type of employment and environment. Initially, Aerospace Engineering Officers are employed at a flying...