 No. 33 Squadron is responsible for aerial refuelling and long @-@ range transport . It is located at RAAF Base Amberley , Queensland , and controlled by No. 86 Wing , which is part of Air Mobility Group . The unit headquarters comprises executive , administrative and operational components . As well as aircrew , the squadron is staffed by maintenance personnel responsible for regular aircraft service . Heavier maintenance is conducted by Northrop Grumman Integrated Defence Services ( formerly Qantas Defence Services ) . 
