Air Operations Officer

Overview

As a member of the military, Air Operations Officers command, control, and coordinate air and space forces in tactical, operational, and strategic environments. They are experts in planning, directing, and leading air and space operations, leveraging experience developed at tactical units and formations to integrate those effects in higher‑level joint, combined, and pan‑domain operations and campaigns. Typical employment areas include unit and wing operations and command positions, air and space operations centres, joint ops and plans, in RCAF and CAF strategic roles, and with allies and partners in standing and deployed C2 nodes and headquarters.

Work Environment

Air Operations Officers may be employed across the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), though typically within the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). They typically begin their careers in flying or space squadrons/wings to develop capability‑specific awareness. Following this, the...