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Air Operations & Systems Expert
Join the RSAF as an Air Operations and Systems Expert under the Military Domain Experts Scheme (MDES) and manage complex operations for the country.
Last updated 5 November 2025
Military Domain Experts Scheme (MDES)
As an Air Operations and Systems Expert, you'll be placed under the Military Domain Experts Scheme.
Air Operations and Systems Expert
As an Air Operations and Systems Expert, you will run and manage one of the biggest and most complex operations in the country. Because of your efficiency and strategic abilities, our responses to aerial threats will always be swift and emphatic.
Training progression
Table 1: Information relating to training progression
Training Phase | Duration |
|---|---|
Basic Military Training | 9 weeks |
Tech Course (AFTC) | 5-6 months |
Basic AOSX Course (AFTC) | 3 months |
On-Job Training (OJT) | Up to 1 year |
Other requirements
Table 2: Other requirements required
Category | Criteria |
|---|---|
Eyesight | <800 degree per eye |
Astigmatism | <300 degrees per eye |
Education | Relevant diploma/NITEC/Higher NITEC |
Starting salary
Table 3: Starting salary according to ranks
Rank | Salary range |
|---|---|
REC | $2,200 - $2,810 |
ME1(T) | $2,310 - $2,910 |
ME1 | $2,500 - $3,100 |
Senior Air Operations and Systems Expert
You will handle command and control systems. You will train a group of experts to run the most complex operations with skill and composure. And you will steer us to stratospheric success. As a Senior Air Operations and Systems Expert, there's no place for chaos under your watch.
Training progression
Table 4: Information relating to training progression
Training Phase | Duration |
|---|---|
Basic Military Training | 9 weeks |
Common Leadership Module (SAFTI MI) | 2 weeks |
Air Force Service Term (OCS) | 7 weeks |
On-Job Training (OJT) | Up to 1 year |
Other requirements
Education: Degree in the areas of Computing, IT, Engineering, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, etc
You may also apply if you have an 'A' Level/IB certificate or a relevant engineering diploma and have been accepted into a recognised university to pursue one of the above degree courses.
Starting salary
Table 5: Starting salary according to ranks
Rank | Salary range |
|---|---|
ME4(T) | $2,980 - $6,190 |
ME4(A) | $3,200 - $6,190 |
ME4 | $5,240 - $6,420 |
Start your career with RSAF
Find your #AboveAll as an Air Operations and System Expert