Role Overview
The role of Aerial Delivery System Specialists (ADSS) at the Air Mobility Training and Development Unit (AMTDU) is to ensure the safe and effective carriage of cargo on Australian Defence Force (ADF) fixed‑ and rotary‑wing aircraft. ADSS support this mission by evaluating prospective helicopter and airdrop cargo against design standards to achieve force projection requirements, conducting independent verification and quality checks of air cargo procedures written by other AMTDU staff, and authoring the suite of air cargo orders, instructions and publications used by the wider ADF.
Key Responsibilities
* Evaluate prospective helicopter and airdrop cargo against design standards to meet force projection requirements.
* Conduct independent verification and quality checks of air cargo procedures drafted by other AMTDU staff.
* Author air cargo orders, instructions and technical publications for the ADF.
* Perform internal audits, maintain design procedures and drive continuous improvement of aviation safety systems.
* Liaise with Commonwealth acquisition projects, military personnel and original equipment manufacturers to request, assess and review technical documentation supporting air cargo certification.
* Perform physical assessment, inspection and preparation of cargo in indoor and outdoor environments, including hangars, workshops, aircraft aprons and drop zones.
Tasks are primarily office and computer‑based, with occasional physical workload involving lifting (0‑15 kg), bending, squatting and exposure to excess noise.
Remuneration Benefit
ADSS are eligible for a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP), a premium available in addition to the base salary under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA) for critical occupational roles.
About Our Team
The AMTDU team comprises uniformed and APS staff, including engineers, technical specialists, aircraft loadmasters, air movements staff, air dispatchers, parachute riggers and aircrewmen. ADSS work collaboratively with this diverse team to approve new helicopter and airdrop cargo for safe carriage on ADF aircraft and share advanced knowledge and experience of air cargo.
Ideal Candidate
* Practical understanding and experience in helicopter and/or airdrop air cargo and aviation operations.
* Previous experience in aviation safety, airworthiness management, and/or quality management.
* Previous experience in the writing and management of technical publications.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to independently manage tasks and schedules to successful completion.
* Strong commitment to professional development and the ability to rapidly apply new knowledge.
Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the security clearance requirement and possess the qualifications and experience outlined above.
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