Air Force Officer Commissioned Armed Forces Officers
SaveWhat Does an Air Force Officer Do?
Air force officers specialise in flying or ground duties, and supervise a team of air force personnel. They coordinate their team's training and welfare, and perform duties specific to their area of specialisation.
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Surveillance Methods
Surveillance methods used in the gathering of information and intelligence for investigation purposes.
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Skills You Need to Become an Air Force Officer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialSurveillance Methods knowledge
Surveillance methods used in the gathering of information and intelligence for investigation purposes.
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EssentialCamouflage knowledge
The different kinds of materials and specialised clothing used for concealment of people, vehicles or other equipment.
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EssentialMilitary Aviation knowledge
The rules and regulations concerning military aviation procedures, such as military air space, aviation procedures in civilian air space, and specific military aviation equipment.
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EssentialMilitary Combat Techniques knowledge
The fighting techniques specific to military operations, using military weapons and equipment, and the regulations concerning military combat actions.
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EssentialMilitary Drill knowledge
The marching techniques and use of weapons, and other disciplinary methods applied in military operations.
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EssentialMilitary Weaponry knowledge
The types of arms used by different military organisations, such as army, navy or air force and in different nations worldwide; the weapons' aspects, damage potential and ways to defend …
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EssentialAir Force Operations knowledge
The operations, procedures and compliant behaviour of a military air force, and of a specific air force base.
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EssentialDelegate Activities skill
Delegate activities and tasks to others according to the ability, level of preparation, competence and legal scope of practice. Make sure that people understand what they should do and when …
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EssentialDevise Military Tactics skill
Devise the strategic and tactical components of a military operation, taking into account the available equipment and assigning tasks to the different troops, and supervising the use of weapons and …
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Types Of Weapons skill
Use different kinds of firearms and other types of weapons and their matching ammunition, in compliance with legal requirements.
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EssentialEnsure Public Safety And Security skill
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
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EssentialGive Instructions To Staff skill
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
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EssentialHandle Surveillance Equipment skill
Monitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.
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EssentialIdentify Security Threats skill
Identify security threats during investigations, inspections, or patrols, and perform the necessary actions to minimise or neutralise the threat.
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EssentialLead Military Troops skill
Lead the actions of military troops on the field during a mission, either combat, humanitarian or otherwise defensive, compliant with the strategies devised prior to the operation and ensuring communication …
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EssentialPerform Military Operations skill
Perform military operations according to given instructions from superiors, such as battle operations, rescue missions, aid missions, search and intelligence missions or other operations concerning defense.
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EssentialSupervise Crew skill
Supervise and observe the behaviour of employees.
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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EssentialApply Air Force Procedures skill
Apply the procedures present in a military air force and on a specific base and being compliant with all the regulations and policies.
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EssentialApply Military Aviation Regulations skill
Apply the procedures and regulations present in military aviation operations and missions, ensuring compliance with policies, safety and security.
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EssentialTrain Air Force Crew skill
Train a crew of air force personnel in activities specific to their duties, in air force regulations and operations, and ensure their welfare.
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Optional Skills (5 of 18 displayed)
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OptionalMilitary Code knowledge
The code language used in specific intelligence or military organisations and operations, how to use and decipher them.
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OptionalAviation Meteorology knowledge
Understand aviation meteorology to deal with the impact of weather on air traffic management (ATM). Understand how thorough changes in pressure and temperature values at airports can create variations in …
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OptionalAircraft Flight Control Systems knowledge
Know the setting, features and operation of aircraft flight control systems. Manage flight control surfaces, cockpit controls, connections, and operating mechanisms required to control the flight direction of an aircraft. …
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OptionalVisual Flight Rules knowledge
Types of flight rules which are a compilation of regulations that allow pilots to fly aircrafts in clear as well as unclear weather conditions whereby it is declared that outside …
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OptionalCommunicate In English In A Competent Way language skill
Competent use of English; R351refers to level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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OptionalCoordinate Patrols skill
Coordinate the investigation and inspection of a certain area by assigning patrollers to routes and areas, establishing the area that needs patrolling, and coordinating the activities during the patrol.
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OptionalCoordinate Rescue Missions skill
Coordinate rescue missions during the event of a disaster or during an accident, ensure that all possible methods are being used to ensure the safety of the people being rescued, …
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OptionalGive Battle Commands skill
Give commands during a battle or similar confrontation with enemy units to guide the activities of the troops, ensuring the safety of the troops and success of the operation, and …
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OptionalOperate Cockpit Control Panels skill
Operates control panels in the cockpit or flight deck according to the needs of the flight. Manage on-board electronic systems to ensure a smooth flight.
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OptionalOperate Radio Equipment skill
Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio …
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OptionalPerform Flight Manoeuvres skill
Perform flight manoeuvres in critical situations, and associated 'upset' manoeuvres, in order to avoid collision.
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OptionalWrite Situation Reports skill
Write reports according to specifications and regulations of an organisation on the situation which needs to be reported on, such as the status of an investigation, of intelligence gathering, or …
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OptionalCoordinate Humanitarian Aid Missions skill
Coordinate the deployment of troops and resources to areas where humanitarian aid is required, and the operation in the area itself to ensure that the area is safe, the people …
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OptionalCreate A Flight Plan skill
Develop a flight plan which details the flight altitude, route to be followed and the amount of fuel required using different sources of information (weather reports and other data from …
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OptionalEnsure Compliance With Civil Aviation Regulations skill
Ensure best practice standards are adopted and all regulatory requirements met
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OptionalEnsure Efficient Communication In Air Traffic Services skill
Ensure the implementation of an efficient communication exchange in air traffic services (ATS) involving airport movement areas. Follow procedures within the network.
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OptionalExecute Flight Plans skill
Listen to the briefing given by the captain or the crew manager; understand service requirements and apply the commissioned tasks in an appropriate manner.
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OptionalUndertake Procedures To Meet Aircraft Flight Requirements skill
Ensure that operation certificates are valid, guarantee that take-off mass is a maximum of 3,175 kg, verify that the minimum crew is adequate according to regulations and needs, ensure that …
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