Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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 conduct 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 varies depending on employment type. Initially, Aerospace Engineering Officers are employed at a flying unit as an Aircraft Servicing Officer, an Aircra...