Formed on 2 April 2002 from the amalgamation of the Aviation Support Group and the 1st Division's Aviation unit, it is headquartered in Enoggera, Queensland with units based throughout Australia.
The 16th Aviation Brigade currently consists of the following units:
• 1st Aviation Regiment
• 161st Squadron
• 162nd Squadron
• Logistical Support Squadron
• Technical Support Squadron
• 5th Aviation Regiment
• A Squadron
• B Squadron
• C Squadron
• Logistical Support Squadron
• Technical Support Squadron
• 6th Aviation Regiment
• 171st Aviation Squadron
• 173rd Aviation Squadron
• Technical Administration Support Squadron