Aviation Group

The Navy Aviation Group, within Maritime Command, brings together all the key elements which provide the RAN with its aviation force and provides the Naval Aviation capabilities required to fight and win at sea, and to contribute to military support operations. The Aviation Group's focus is on mission effectiveness, reliability, sustainability and safety. The group Headquarters at HMAS Albatross is responsible for providing direction to the Force Element Group.

COMAUSNAVAIRGRP responsibilities are to the Deputy Chief of Navy for the whole of life, whole of capability management of Naval Aviation, and to the Maritime Commander Australia for delivering aviation capability.

HMAS Albatross operates the Naval Air Station which is integral to the development and operation of Naval Aviation. The collocation of the Navy Aviation Systems Program Office and the Training Authority - Aviation at Nowra has greatly improved the focus and delivery of Naval Aviation.

Mission

To provide organic aviation capabilities required to fight and win at sea.

Motto

Unrivalled.