Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller (Air Traffic Controller)

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1 CALL defencejobs.gov.au/airforce/jobs/jointbattlefieldairspacecontrollerairtrafficcontr Document generated on Tuesday, 27 September 2016 at 7:18:53 Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller (Air Traffic Controller) Take charge of the skies, controlling both civilian and military aircraft movements and managing battlefield aerial environment Additional Information IN BRIEF Air Traffic Controller is a perfect role for fast-thinking multi-taskers who love working at the heart of the action. In the Air Forc many of your responsibilities will be similar to those in the civilian job. However, you'll be in charge of military aircraft moveme and will need to factor in missiles, gunfire and unmanned aircraft in combat situations. Due to these extra dimensions, Air Force Air Traffic Controllers are also known as Joint Battlefield Airspace Controllers (JBAC), and you can expect more variety, travel and excitement. TECHNOLOGY Air Force Air Traffic Controllers are fully trained to operate the sophisticated radar and communication systems required to kee the aircraft in their allocated zone safe and separated. Those joining from comparable civilian positions will be familiar with mu of the advanced control equipment, and will be expertly-taught to use the specialist technology required of the military role. Another important difference is that the equipment will sometimes be mobile, and at times you may find yourself operating it a sea aboard a Naval vessel. LIFESTYLE Life in the Air Force is like nothing else. Ours is a unique and supportive environment where you'll have amazing experiences s as joining humanitarian and disaster-relief operations. Along the way you'll travel around Australia and possibly overseas, mak friends for life, have access to great sports and social facilities, and be encouraged to fulfil your potential in every way. WHAT YOU COULD EARN In the Air Force you'll receive a competitive salary, generous Super and an excellent range of benefits. You get paid from the d you start training and your salary will increase with rank and experience. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS can earn over $71,900 p.a.

2 on completion of initial employment training if degree qualified. This figure includes Uniform and Service allowances and applie to full time Officer entry. Job Details Military Air Traffic Controllers are known as Joint Battlefield Airspace Controllers (JBAC) because they do so much more than ju control air traffic. In the Air Force you'll manage both civilian and military aircraft movements in the domestic environment. Then in battlefield situations you'll take control of aircraft and their weapons, artillery, naval gunfire and unmanned aircraft, amongst other users the airspace. By becoming an Air Traffic Controller you will be joining a specialised group of only several hundred people worldwide who hav been given these unique skills. You don't need any experience or a degree to train to be an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force, and within just five years yo could be earning over $100,000 per year. The comprehensive training you receive will teach you to monitor and assess 4-dimensional situations, direct aircraft movemen and maintain safe distances. You'll be based at an Australian Air Base but when in full-scale tactical environments, could find yourself anywhere from a military exercise to a humanitarian mission. The one consistent factor in your work is that every day is likely to present different challenges. Due to the nature of the job you'll be a shift worker, and deployments to new locations - which could be overseas - may be at short notice. As an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force your opportunities for advancement are excellent. With sufficient experience under your belt you'll have the opportunity to take on supervisory and training roles as well as Staff Officer positions. Click below if you want to commence Air Traffic Controller training with a minimum of Year 12 qualifications. Alternatively, to find out how to start your Air Force career with a degree from the Australian Defence Force Academy, click ADFA' in the Method of Entry above. Entry You might be surprised to discover that you can train to become an Air Force Air Traffic Controller without having first secured degree. Although if you do have one, you'll start on a higher salary. With appropriate grades you can enter the Air Force after completing Year 12, undertaking the Initial Officer Course at RAAF B East Sale, VIC. Once graduated from there you'll move on to learn the skills of controlling air and airfield traffic, as you pursue your career wit the Royal Australian Air Force. Pay & Allowances During initial military and employment training, as an Officer Cadet you will receive the following salary package: $56,600 per year if degree qualified + Super $51,200 per year if non-degree qualified + Super These figures include a Training Allowance and a uniform maintenance allowance.

3 Upon completion of your military and employment training your salary will increase to $68,000 per year plus generous Super. This includes Service and Uniform Allowances. Salaries increase with rank, years of service and additional skills and qualifications gained. General Requirements Age Requirement Applicants must be a minimum of 17 years of age on day of entry. Applicants will not normally be allowed to enter the ADF until they achieve a minimum of 17 years of age, however they may b able to initiate the application process from 16 years and six months of age, depending upon the capacity of their local recruiti centre. Preferred maximum age on entry is 52 years of age. On the day you enter the Air Force you must be at least 17 years old. Subject to the capacity of your local recruiting centre, yo may be able to start the application process aged 16 years. Citizenship Requirement To serve in the Australian Defence Force you must be an Australian Citizen or in exceptional circumstances, a Permanent Resident. Find out more in our Recruitment Centre or ask your local Defence Force Recruiting Centre. Aptitude Requirement Your aptitude To check you have the natural aptitude to train as a Air Traffic Controller, your verbal, spatial, numerical and mathematical abi will be assessed. You can find out more about these assessments here. Your Officer qualities As well being assessed on your aptitude to be an Air Traffic Controller, you will also attend an Officer Selection Board that w assess your leadership and teamwork potential. Education & Experience The requirements for acceptance into the Air Force for Air Traffic Controller training are: Completion of Year 12. Passes in English and three other Board subjects (of which Non-modified Mathematics and Physics are highly desirable

4 Naturally previous aviation or air traffic control experience will be welcomed but it is not essential, as full training will be provid Insufficiently qualified? You may still be eligible to sit an Alternative Education Equivalency (AEE) Assessment to ascertain your ability at the required education level, to become an Air Traffic Controller. Call our recruiting team on for more details. Medical & Fitness Requirements Naturally you'll have to be both mentally and physically fit to become an Air Traffic Controller. At various stages during the application process you'll be assessed through (1) completion of a questionnaire relating to your medical history, (2) a physical examination, and (3) a Pre-entry Fitness Assessment (PFA). Find out more about our medical and physical fitness standards here. Here you can read about the medical examinations and screenings, what we're looking for and assessin when in the application process it happens, and what you'll have to wear: Medical Process for Entry in the ADF Period of Service When you embark on a career as an Air Traffic Controller through Initial Officer Training you'll be appointed for an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) of seven years. This begins on your enlistment with the Air Force. Subsequent periods of service may be offered subject to ADF needs and your suitability for further service. You may tender your resignation at any time provided you do not have an outstanding IMPS obligation and give a minimum of three months notice. Additional Requirements The role of an Air Traffic Controller carries high levels of responsibility. So it's important you have the ability to: understand consequence of error; pay attention to detail; make rapid decisions in a dynamic environment; prioritise tasks from multiple inputs; communicate effectively to a prescribed standard; perform under pressure in a multi-task environment; obtain and maintain situational awareness; have strong analytical thought processes; have sound mental arithmetic ability; and have speech that is clear and free from impediment. Good communication is critical in this job, so your speech must be clear and free from impediment. You'll also need to hold a current provisional or open Australian Class C (equivalent or higher) motor vehicle licence for a vehic with a manual transmission. Military Training Initial Officer Training: 18 Weeks As soon as you join the Air Force you'll undertake a 18-week Initial Officer Course at RAAF Base East Sale, VIC. There, you'll be introduced to military life and learn about Air Force values and attitudes. The other major elements of the cou include:

5 ground defence and weapons training, leadership and personal development, communication skills, and Air Force operations. You can find out more about the structure and requirements of the Initial Officer Course on the Officers Training School website, where you can also access guidance on how to arrange your personal affairs before appointment. You'll also find usef information in our Joining Instructions. Employment Training Joint Battlefield Airspace Control Course: 38 weeks Once you've completed the Initial Officer Course you'll head to the School of Air Traffic Control (SATC) RAAF Base East Sale, VIC for 38 weeks of specialist training. Your course will be structured to meet the specific needs of Air Traffic Control Flights throughout Austra at the time of training. However all courses include: Basic theory phase Planner position simulator training (see below) Tower control simulator training (see below) Tactical phase (focussing on procedural control in Tower and Approach environments) Basic instruction in Battlefield Airspace Control A tactical field exercise Graduates of the course are posted to either a 452 SQN Flight or a 453 SQN Fight to carry out on the jo training; then generally return to SATC to complete the JBAC Approach course and subsequent post graduate courses. These include the Training Officer Course, Supervisor Course and In-Flight Emergenc Response Course. Qualified Air Traffic Controllers may return to SATC to become instructors, in which case they complete the Qualified Control Instructor Course. Air Force Air Traffic Controllers may be employed in a number of different positions depending on their training and experience. Training in the following positions is provided at SATC: Planner Controller - assists the radar controllers with the safe processing of all aircraft arriving, departi or operating within the airspace around the aerodrome, outside the responsibility of the Tower Controlle Coordinates with all air traffic control agencies that may be affected by an aircraft's flight path. Tower Controller - takes responsibility for the safe expeditious control and co-ordination of all aircraft on the runway and airborne, within visual range of the aerodrome. Surface Movement Controller - controls and coordinates all aircraft, vehicles and personnel in the aerodrome movement ar and taxiways. Approach Controller - controls and coordinates all aircraft arriving, departing or operating within the airspace around the aerodrome that are outside the responsibility of the Tower Controller, using both radar and non-radar methods.

6 Approach Co-ordinator or Planner - assists the radar controllers with the safe processing of all aircraf arriving, departing or operating within the airspace around the aerodrome that are outside the responsibility of the Tower Controller; and liaises with all aviation agencies that may be affected by an aircraft's flight path. Area Controller - takes responsibility for the provision of air traffic services to both military and civil aircraft operating through military administered airspace, beyond the area of responsibility of Approach Control. Further Training Tactical Training JBACs may elect to attend tactical courses to enable them to meet the operational requirements involved in tactical or exercise scenarios. This is known as the Battlefield Airspace Operations Course (BAOC), which provides an introduction to JBAC operations. This course is designed to provide JBACs with the knowledge and training required to perform a variety of Battlefie Airspace Control services in combat environments. Subsequent courses conducted at the Australian Defence Force Warfare Centre will prepare JBACs to operate in the joint environment with Army and Navy. BAOC graduates may elect to pursue parachuting with the Army, amphibious operations wit the Navy, or operations from a semi-established airfield to support aircraft and airfield operations. Other courses and further training For career progression and to be employed in certain aspects of ATC, there are a number of other courses on offer. Some of these courses are compulsory; others are by selection only and include the following: Basic Parachute Course (BPC); Infantry Minor Tactics Course (IMC); Combat Survival (COMSURV); ATC Instructors Course (ATCINST); In-Flight Emergency Response Course; Aviation Safety Officers Course; Crew Resource Management Course; Aviation Risk Management Course; Staff Skills Course; Workplace Assessor Course; Flight Commander Course; Squadron Leader's Course; and Command and Staff Course (CSC). Employment Location You could be posted to any Air Force base within Australia, which include: New South Wales RAAF Base Williamtown RAAF Base Richmond Northern Territory RAAF Base Darwin RAAF Base Tindal Queensland

7 RAAF Base Townsville RAAF Base Amberley South Australia RAAF Base Edinburgh Victoria RAAF Base East Sale Western Australia RAAF Base Pearce With appropriate tactical training you may participate in operations overseas. If suitably qualified, you m also get involved with joint tactical exercises working closely with Army units and in maritime activities onboard Navy vessels. Defence Force Recruiting disseminates information free of charge for the benefit of the public. Defence Force Recruiting monito the quality of the information available on this website and updates the information regularly. However, Defence Force Recruiti gives no express or implied warranties, and makes no representations, in relation to this website or the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of any material contained on this website or on any linked site. For more information see