2022 Airborne Surveillance Observer - Special Mission null

Cobham provide fixed-wing border surveillance services under contract to the Australian Border Force. This is the World’s largest outsourced civil maritime surveillance operation, patrolling Australia’s 8.2 million square kilometre Exclusive Economic Zone.

Working in a highly dynamic environment, our passionate, mission focused team are made up of people from diverse industry backgrounds.

About the role

This is not an ordinary desk job. You will work in a highly modified regional turboprop airliner, with the most advanced technology ever to be integrated into a civil surveillance platform and work with a highly skilled team.

We are seeking candidates from any career stream or industry who are looking for a new opportunity or a change of scenery from their current idle or employment situation. You will be trained to operate cutting edge systems to carry out civil maritime surveillance missions.

An Airborne Surveillance Observer (EO) is responsible for conducting safe, effective and timely surveillance operations ensuring that data and intelligence collected is securely distributed to the client and identified stakeholders.

Whilst airborne conducting mission related duties, you will report to the Electronic Mission Coordinator (EMC).

About the job environment

• Ground and airborne aviation environment with various weather conditions.
• Required for flying and/or deployment throughout various locations in Australia and the Pacific.

Essential experience and/or qualifications

• Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent.
• Able to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (AGSVA Baseline)
• Able to obtain a clear National Police Check
• Intermediate level of experience with computer and IT systems.
• Able to commit to 16 weeks of training based in Darwin
• Competently swim or tread water with the following conditions: fully clothed, wearing PPE, tow a human being

About you

• Acceptable level of health and fitness in accordance with the pre-employment medical and Civil Aviation Safety Authority medical standards
• Work in a safe manner.
• Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to be able to create, develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold a current COVID Vaccination Certificate.