Air Operations Officer

Overview

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 from tactical units and formations to integrate those effects into 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 operations and plans in the 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 throughout the Canadian Armed Forces, primarily within the Royal Canadian Air Force. Careers typically begin in flying or space squadrons/wings and may branch into other capabilities or operational and strategic roles. Officers may also contribute to force generation a...