Silver Wing Course

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, Air Cadets will be able to:

(a) describe the various vocations in the RSAF

Vocations for Officers

Pilot - Fighter Pilot, Helicopter Pilot, Transport Pilot

As a Pilot, you are the nation’s first and fastest line of defence, one that rises up to unparalleled heights while executing missions with absolute precision. As the driving force behind the most advanced fighter jets, helicopters and transport aircraft, you will think, move and act faster than others.  

UAV Pilot - Air Intelligence Officer

As a UAV pilot, you will be trained to operate UAVs for the SAF's missions, and lead a team of UAV professionals to acquire and analyse vital intelligence. As our eyes in the skies, you enable us to see further while perceiving more, making your intuition to cover every angle integral to our Nation’s protection.

Weapons Systems Officer

As a Weapon Systems Officer (Fighter), you will form part of the formidable team that flies the F-15SG and F-16D+. In addition to planning missions, you will need to make split-second decisions, navigate, monitor surface and air threats, and manage the onboard weapon systems — often all at once.  

Air Warfare Officer

As an Air Warfare Officer, you will direct RSAF air operations, and control RSAF aircraft as well as Ground-Based Air Defence weapon systems. Your mission is to protect Singapore from air threats and safeguard the sovereignty of our national airspace. 

There are three specialisations as Air Warfare Officers: Air Battle Management, Air Defence Weapons and Air Traffic Control.

Specialisations in Air Warfare Officer

Air Battle Management

As an Air Warfare Officer (Air Battle Management), you will watch over Singapore’s skies, ready to direct RSAF aircraft against potential air threats and for air combat missions. You must be vigilant, be able to prioritise tasks in a complex and fluid environment, and respond decisively to achieve mission success.

Air Defence Weapons

As an Air Warfare Officer (Air Defence Weapons), you will protect Singapore from air threats by deploying and controlling a suite of advanced air defence weapon systems. You must work well in teams, have strong leadership and communication skills, and be ready to take decisive action at a moment’s notice.

Air Traffic Control

As an Air Warfare Officer (Air Traffic Control), you must manage the tight airspace around Singapore to ensure that our aircraft take off from and recover to our airbases safely and expeditiously to achieve their missions. You must have good communication and analytical skills, and be able to multitask in this time-critical operating environment.

Vocations for Warrant Officers

Aircrew Specialist

As an Aircrew Specialist, you will work on board our most advanced helicopters and transport aircraft. No matter how pressing the scenario, your training will arm you with the skills to take on search-and-rescue missions, deploy troops to the frontline, provide humanitarian assistance, and deliver crucial supplies to fighting forces. 

Air Defence Systems Specialist

As an Air Defence Systems Specialist, you will be trained to be an expert, anchored in both technical skills and combat expertise. You lead teams on crucial missions that protect the Nation's skies and operate the most sophisticated Ground-Based Air Defence weapon systems. 

Vocations for Military Experts

Air Force Engineer 

As an Air Force Engineer, you will lead a team of engineers to resolve complex engineering issues and spearhead engineering studies to enhance maintenance solutions. Mobilise your passion for problem-solving, and ensure our capabilities and technologies are optimised for the defence of the Nation. 

Air Force Engineer - Maintenance

As an Air Force Engineer (Maintenance), you will have access to the latest aviation and weapons technology, and be responsible for maintaining our aircraft and weapon systems. Hone your drive for meticulousness, and help safeguard our Nation’s peace. 

Air Force Engineer - Flight Engineer

As an Air Force Engineer (Flight Engineer), you are an integral part of the aircrew that performs flight inspections, maintenance servicing and rectification of the aircraft systems on board the CH-47 and C-130. When your inclination for quick thinking is honed to a fine edge, you ensure the safe and swift execution of any mission that your team undertakes. 

Air Force Engineer - Supply Chain

As an Air Force Engineer (Supply Chain), you are responsible for the operational supply of our advanced equipment – ensuring material availability, planning material requirements, as well as applying data analytics. Nothing moves without your logistical expertise, and your keenness for efficiency is poised to take us ever higher. 

Air Operations and Systems Expert

As a Senior Air Operations and Systems Expert, you are the maestro of the RSAF's networked capabilities. With your operational and technical mastery of the RSAF's sophisticated command and control systems, advanced sensors, state-of-the-art networks and cyber defences, you lead a team of experts to optimise these networked capabilities – so that the RSAF can generate, control, and deliver decisive Air Power for mission success. 

Air Imagery Systems Expert

As an Air Imagery Intelligence Expert, you will operate advanced imagery systems to provide accurate and timely mission information for air operations. You will analyse and interpret crucial real-time air imagery data, and support integrated operations in an exciting tri-service operational environment. Your passion for the details will serve to ensure the safety of our Nation. 

Source: Images and content taken from MINDEF Official page at: https://www.mindef.gov.sg/oms/rsaf/careers/ 

Task

Complete the quiz here to see how much you have learnt about the various vocations in the RSAF!