Who We Are?

The Aviation Motivation Program is a program aiming to increase awareness and develop interest
amongst young people in aviation careers within the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Our focus
is on the Officer Aviation branch, which is home to several specific roles. These roles are described in
simple terms below. The program is intended for students from grades nine and above.

Our team conducts roadshows across Australia visiting schools, Air Force Cadet squadrons, air shows
and various public events of significance.

Our program includes immersive flying experiences in our state of the art virtual reality simulators,
Air Traffic Control games, aircrew life-support gear demonstrations, aviation presentations and
interaction with Officer Aviation specialists.

Our team is made up of highly motivated personnel that are either Officer Aviation experienced or
successfully selected and waiting to commence training.
What jobs in the RAAF do we focus on?

Officer Aviation:
Officer Aviation is a family of Commissioned Officers whose primary role is to participate in the
application of Air Power. The particular roles within this family are as follows:

Pilot:
Royal Australian Air Force pilots can fly either Fast Jet aircraft (Combat aircraft like the F-35
Lightning or F-18 Hornet) or Fixed Wing aircraft (Non-combat aircraft like the C-130 Hercules).

Air Battle Manager (ABM):

ABM operate either on the ground or in the air on the Wedgetail (modified Boeing 737). They are the
eyes of the sky and control the air battle.

Air Traffic Control (ATC):

ATC controls Military and Civil aircraft in a host of different environments including joint military
and civil airports. ATC ensures safe skies for all of our civil and military crews and passengers.

Air Mobility Officer (AMO):

AMO fly in a KC-30 tanker aircraft and are responsible for the air to air refuelling of all other aircraft.

Maritime Patrol and Response Officer (MPRO):

MPRO fly in the P8 Poseidon (another modified Boeing 737) and are responsible for commanding a
host of missions including anti-submarine, anti-ship warfare, surveillance and reconnaissance looking
for illegal activities in Australian waters.

Weapons System Operator (WSO):

WSO will fly in the back seat of the F-18 Hornet and assist the pilot in neutralising threats using state
of the art radar and infra-red technology.
What we do when we visit?

The Aviation Motivation Program offers two separate components that run concurrently and wherever
possible are tailored to align with the school timetables/activities.

Simulator Program
This component consists of a virtual reality experience flying a range of aircraft with controls
mounted in either a mock ejection seat or at the desk. Simulated Air Traffic Control is also available
as well as aircrew life support gear demonstrations. The program runs throughout the day and we
tailor it to fit as neatly into the school schedule as possible. The throughput for this program usually
involves 30 - 40 students over the course of the day.

Presentation Program
This component is a presentation, which will cover the Officer Aviation specific roles. It is the
background for informal group or individual conversations as required. Again our presentation is entirely
flexible and can be tailored to various sized groups and timetables.
Program Timetable:

To assist with your timetables we are able to accept 10 children every 30 mins but are able to slightly
increase or decrease these numbers as required.

The concurrent presentation component would be delivered in a venue, which could fit as many
students as possible and would run for approximately 30 minutes and re-run as much as required.
Important Facts

• There is no cost associated with this activity as it is funded by The Air Force.

• The Aviation Motivation Program is completely self-sufficient; however any assistance offered by
the venue/school is greatly appreciated.

• The team lead is WWCC compliant and will, at all times, supervise any members who are not.

• All members of the team are fully vaccinated against Covid 19 and will conduct activities
compliant with all Government Covid 19 requirements and any additional measures imposed by
the host venue.

• None of our information is classified so we welcome cameras, interviews and social media
interaction etc.
What We Need From You:

• A rough map of the venue/s.

• Allocated room for equipment and if possible, use of a projector.

• A point of contact for the activity.

• Parking for a medium sized truck and a separate vehicle.

Thank you

The AMP Team aim to make our visit as exciting as possible for your students and something they
will remember for years to come. We thank you in advance for considering our request and look
forward to seeing you soon.