To serve in the ADF you must be an Australian Citizen. If you are not an Australian Citizen, you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria. Please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details. Your role As an Aircraft Technician in the Air Force, you'll maintain, service and repair state-of-the-art aircraft, such as the P-8A Poseidon, C-17A Globemaster III and F-35A Lightning II. You'll work as part of a highly skilled team, and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of aircraft, airframe systems, engines, and engine systems at either flightline or workshop level.
Your duties may include: Aircraft flightline handling and replenishment. Inspecting, removing, and installing aircraft components at all levels of maintenance. Performing aircraft reconfigurations, upgrades, and modifications. Preparing and using aircraft support equipment. Identifying and demanding aircraft spares. Preparing and packaging technical equipment for transportation. Amending and maintaining technical publications. Inspecting, maintaining, servicing, repairing, and fault diagnosing a variety of systems and equipment, including engine, auxiliary power, flight control, landing gear, pressurization, surface ice control, hydraulic, pneumatic power, lubrication, and fuel systems. You'll be paid from day one to gain all the skills and trade qualifications needed with extensive on-the-job training, all while living an adventurous lifestyle and making a difference to Australia.
Benefits Competitive salary package Generous superannuation Good work/life balance Career progression and development Supportive team environment Free medical and dental Job security Travel opportunities Salary Upon completion of initial military and employment training, you will enjoy a salary package starting from $75,451.
Location Following training, you may be posted to one of the major Air Force bases around Australia, such as RAAF Base Amberley, Williamtown, or Edinburgh.
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For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have passed Year 10 English, Maths and Science (with a Physics component). If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.
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Air Force - Aircraft Technician (adfcareers.gov.au)