Position Overview
As an Air Warfare Specialist, your primary role is to operate the P-8A Poseidon’s advanced sensor systems and analyse information to support mission operations.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain onboard sensor suites including Radar, Electro-Optics, Electronic Warfare and Acoustic Warfare.
- Process and analyse collected data and present actionable intelligence to the crew to aid tactical employment.
- Participate in diverse mission types such as Search & Rescue, Fisheries and Border Patrols, Airborne Surveillance, Military Operations and Exercises.
- Carry out on‑board aircrew duties: human and crew resource management, mission support, stores loading, system fault‑finding and emergency procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Must be 18 years old upon completion of the recruit training course.
- Commit to a minimum of 2 years of service in the New Zealand Defence Force following graduat...