Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator

Overview

As a member of the military, Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators use advanced electronic sensor systems aboard long‑range patrol aircraft, maritime helicopters, search and rescue aircraft, and remotely piloted aircraft. They participate as crewmembers on a variety of maritime and overland missions, including underwater warfare, above‑water warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), and search and rescue. They often assist other government departments and agencies in collecting evidence on fisheries, pollution, and counter‑narcotics patrols.

Primary technical responsibilities include:

• Perform common aircrew tasks on fixed‑wing, rotary‑wing, and remotely‑piloted aircraft
• Conduct mission planning and preparation
• Perform photo reconnaissance in an operational environment
• Perform armament and search stores duties, including arming/de‑arming torpedoes, flares, sonar buoys, and deploying survival ...