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There are Army Reserve depots located all around Australia, and this role may be available near you even if not listed in the locations below. Speak to a recruiter to find out more, or <a href="https://army.adfcareers.gov.au/army-reserve#unitlocator">click</a> here to find the Army Reserve depots closest to you. <div class='reserve-location-list'><ul>ACT<ul><li>Canberra ACT 2600 - HMAS Harman</li></ul>NSW<ul><li>Adamstown NSW 2289 - Bullecourt Barracks</li><li>Dee Why NSW 2099 - Dee Why Depot</li><li>Erina NSW 2250 - Erina Depot</li><li>Kogarah NSW 2217 - Rockdale Multi-User Depot</li><li>Pymble NSW 2073 - Suakin Depot</li></ul>QLD<ul><li>Enoggera QLD 4051 - Gallipoli Barracks</li><li>Southport QLD 4214 - 5/11 Light Battery</li></ul>TAS<ul><li>Glenorchy TAS 7010 - Derwent Barracks</li><li>Launceston TAS 7249 - Youngtown Barracks</li></ul>VIC<ul><li>Dandenong VIC 3175 - Dandenong Depot</li><li>St Kilda VIC 3183 - Sargood Barracks</li></ul>WA<ul><li>Karrakatta WA 6010 - Irwin Barracks</li></ul></ul></div>

You will be paid to train and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Initial Employment Training, you’ll earn a tax-free daily rate of at least:

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Most Reservists join the Australian Defence Force for the exciting work, the friendships and the lifestyle. But there are many other benefits too, including financial ones. The pay you receive in the Army Reserve goes straight into your pocket with no deductions for tax, and it increases as you gain seniority and experience.

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If you want to experience adventure while learning new skills, the Army Reserve has an exciting opportunity for you. Effective communication, ability to work in a team and the ability to problem solve are all vital when operating advanced surveillance equipment in battlefield situations. Put your talents to work and gain invaluable skills to take with you in this challenging and rewarding part-time role.
As a part-time Drone Operator in the Army Reserve, you&rsquo;ll be a member of the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery (RAA), one of the most tactically and technologically advanced organisations in the Army. You&rsquo;ll be working with autonomous systems and rapidly advancing technology.
Working in a team environment, you'll influence battlefield operations. As part of your training, you will learn all the skills required to:

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 <li>Operate, service, and maintain Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (SUAS) and communications equipment. This may include the PD-100 Black Hornet 3, RQ-12 Wasp, RQ-20 Puma, Skylark I-LEX and other in-service platforms.</li>
 <li>Assessing airworthiness of the weather and equipment before flight.</li>
 <li>Apply aviation theory (weather, aerodynamics, flight and mission systems, airspace etc.).</li>
 <li>Receive and relay battlefield intel.</li>
 <li>Support combat units to gather information and apply battlefield data as part of a Joint Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Support Team (JIST)</li>
</ul>
Your training is comprehensive and involves strategic thinking that is transferrable to many roles in and outside of the Army.
On Reserve parade nights, you can expect to maintain your weapons handling skills, plan ahead for exercises and keep up your soldiering training. You will continually improve your technical skills as you learn to your skills to operate a range of Uncrewed Surveillance Drones.
In larger training exercises you'll put your skills to the test using SUAS equipment to gather intelligence and data to report to your commander.
This is a great opportunity to experience adventure and excitement, work with advanced technology you can&rsquo;t find anywhere else, and earn tax-free pay. See how this flexible, part-time role can bring new skills and experiences back to your full-time profession while fitting in with your current lifestyle.
Just give as little as one night a week, one weekend a month or a few weeks a year - and you'll get a world of new experiences back.
In-Service Information
This role is known as Operator Unmanned Aerial System within the Army.
Employment Category Number (ECN): 250
Employment Category: Combat

Fly the latest generation of Uncrewed Surveillance Drones in an exciting, adventurous, and team-focused part-time role.

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Drone Operator

Benefits you won't see anywhere else

You’ll enjoy the following:

Great salary from day one, which increases with experience

Tax-free pay

Travel opportunities

Fully paid training

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