Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator

Overview

As a member of the military, Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators use advanced electronic sensor systems on long‑range patrol aircraft, maritime helicopters, search and rescue aircraft and remotely piloted aircraft. They are responsible to 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 provide assistance to other government departments and agencies in the collection of evidence on fisheries, pollution and counter‑narcotics patrols.

Primary Technical Responsibilities

• 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 buoy...