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The Groundcrewman Mission Support is an Australian Army Aviation (AAAvn) soldier who is employed in the establishment, maintenance and technical control of command, control and communications equipment and facilities in support of Army Aviation aircraft operations.
Duties
A Groundcrewman Mission Support may be employed within AAAvn and Army units in a wide variety of operational tasks or training duties:
- Utility operations (MRH-90)
- Airmobile operations (S70A-9 Blackhawk)
- Medium lift operations (CH47D Chinook)
- Special operations (S70A-9 Blackhawk)
- Reconnaissance operations (B206 Kiowa, ARH Tiger)
- Training operations (AAvnTC, ARTC, RMC-D, ADFA)
- Non-corps operations (JEWOSU) and
- Selected Defence Recruiting positions around Australia.
Prerequisites
On completion of common recruit training, the Groundcrewman Mission Support Command Post Operator is to complete the IET Driver Basic Course conducted by Army Logistics Training Centre (ALTC), Bandiana. The course provides soldiers with an unrestricted military driving license for the Land rover and the Unimog and includes Dangerous Goods, Night Fighting Equipment and Operations.
Initial Employment Training
On completion of driver training, the soldier will be panelled to attend the Groundcrewman Mission Support Command Post Operator Course conducted at the School of Army Aviation (SAA) at Oakey. The course qualifies trainees on establishment and maintenance of an aviation command post and operating technical systems. The following courses are also completed during the conduct of the Command Post Operator Course:
- Basic Combat Communicator Course. This course is exported from the Combined Arms Training Centre (CATC), Puckapunyal. Soldiers are trained in the operation and maintenance of basic radio equipment including, Radio Telephone (RATEL) procedures the use of operations and numeral codes and secure voice operations for man pack radios;
- Specialist Combat Communicator Course. This course is exported from the CATC, Puckapunyal. Soldiers are trained in specialist communications including the setup and maintenance of vehicle mounted radio systems within Fitted For Radios (FFR) vehicles, advanced RATEL procedures, the operation and maintenance of ancillary equipment including retransmission stations and radio remoting equipment, and advanced secure voice training utilising secure voice equipment;
- Battlefield Command Support System (BCSS) Modules. These courses is delivered by Aviation Trade Wing (ATW), SAA. Soldiers are trained in the setup, operation and maintenance of BCSS; and
- Basic Field Power Generation Course. This course is exported from the School of Military Engineering (SME), Holsworthy. Soldiers are trained in the operation and maintenance of portable and static electrical generators.
These courses are conducted at the Army Aviation Training Centre, Oakey. The overall course length is 7 months duration, including ARTC and prerequisite driver training.
Return of Service Obligation
Soldiers conducting training under an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) do not incur an additional ROSO. Personnel transferring from other employment categories or services will incur a ROSO in accordance with DI(G) PERS 33-2 Return of Service Obligation equal to the length of course in training days plus one year.
Career Progression
The career progression for Groundcrewman is based on the requirement to achieve competency in a range of unit and military skills. In addition to experience gained within units, Groundcrewman can be expected to complete some or all of the following courses over the period of their career.
- Advanced Combat Communicator course (CPL);
- Defence Cryptographic Custodian course (CPL);
- Supervisor Aviation Squadron Operations course (SGT);
- Unit Safety Coordinator course (SGT);
- Aviation Manager course (WO2);
- TAA Cert IV (CPL/SGT);
- RAAF Electronic Warfare Course (selected pers);
- Quality Systems Auditor course (WO2); and
- Various rank employment category and military promotion courses.
Regimental Employment
Employment/progression to WO1 rank is by selection only. Selection is based on reported merit/performance in trade and recommended suitability to be employed as an Aviation Squadron Sergeant Major (Avn SSM), Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM). Courses required for subsequent employment are as follows:
- Quality Systems Auditor course,
- Aviation SSM course,
- Aviation Manager course, and
- RSM course.
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Employment Location
Groundcrewman are employed in the following AAAvn and ADF units:
- in Oakey,
- in Sydney,
- in Darwin,
- in Townsville,
- DACI-A in Townsville and Canberra,
- Selected training establishments around Australia, and
- Selected DFR postings around Australia.
Rank
Groundcrewman Mission Support are categorised into Employment Categories dependent on rank.
- TPR/LCPL - CP Operator 165-1 PG3
- CPL - CP Supervisor PG 4
- SGT - Supervisor Aviation Squadron Operations PG 5
- WO2 - Aviations Operations Manager PG 6
- WO1 - Aviations Operations Senior Manager WO1(E)
Pay
The Employment Category of Groundcrewman Mission Support is classified as a Pay Group 3/4/5/6 occupation, according to a members trade skills and rank. Current pay rates and allowances can be found via  this link.
Groundcrewman Mission Support are eligible for the award of civil competencies once the qualification requirements have been met. Detailed information on Army Aviation civil qualifications and accreditation can be found at the civilian qualifications site.
- Certificate III in Business (Frontline Management) - CPL rank
- Statement of Attainment towards the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - CPL rank
- Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management) - SGT rank
- Statement of Attainment towards the Diploma of Business (Frontline Management) - WO2 rank
- Diploma of Training and Assessment - WO2 rank
- Statement of Attainment towards the Advanced Diploma of Government - WO1 rank
- Advanced Diploma of Resource Management - WO1 rank
- Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Aviation Ground Operations and Service) - TPR trade
- Statement of Attainment towards the Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Aviation Ground Operations and Service) - CPL trade
- Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Aviation Ground Operations and Service) - SGT trade
- Diploma of Government (Management) - WO2 trade
Australian Army Aviation Employment Management Contacts
Australian Army Aviation links
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Ground Crewman Employment Manager