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Australian Defence Force

  • 50,000 - 100,000 employees

Royal Australian Air Force - Aircraft Safety Equipment Maintainer (Entry level) (Rolling Intake)

Australia Wide

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If you love making and fixing things, imagine the job satisfaction of keeping the crew, on state of the art military aircraft, safe and well.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
100-65000
Salary
AUD 69,999

Start Date
Ongoing

Application dates

Applications Open
1 Jun 2021
Applications Close
30 Jun 2021

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
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Bricklaying & Stonemasonry
Electrical
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    Opportunity:

    As an Aircraft Safety Equipment Maintainer, protect the lives of aircrew while enjoying:

    • a good salary plus generous superannuation
    • ongoing investment in your personal and career development
    • free medical and dental
    • job security and a good work/life balance
    • rewarding work and world-class training
    • subsidised accommodation
    • a supportive team environment
    • travel and leave entitlements
    • free access to sports and fitness facilities
    • friendships that last a lifetime

    All that plus meaningful experiences such as joining peacekeeping missions and supporting communities in need.

    Your role:

    A multi-role fighter aircraft tears across the evening sky at Mach 2. On-board, the pilot and air combat officer are relying on your newly gained skills to keep them safe in flight, and as well-equipped as possible in an emergency.

    As an Aircraft Safety Equipment Maintainer you'll be responsible for fitting and maintaining the all-important life support and survival equipment in state of the art military aircraft.
    In this ultimate health and safety role, you'll be working with:

    • advanced flying helmets
    • oxygen masks
    • escape equipment
    • life preservers
    • life rafts
    • rescue pyrotechnics, and
    • specialist fabrics

    The position comes with plenty of variety and rewards, knowing that you're helping preserve life and even save lives. Better still, you'll be working for a dynamic organisation that offers a great lifestyle plus opportunities you simply won't find anywhere else.

    If you like the idea of carrying out practical hands-on work in an exciting aviation environment, this is your chance to embark on a really rewarding and worthwhile career.
    Sounds good? Then apply now (below).

    Salary:

    • Fully-paid training
    • Once trained, starting package approx. $69,045 p.a. plus superannuation (salaries correct as of 01/08/2019)
    • Numerous other benefits

    Location:

    • Training in Wagga Wagga, NSW
    • Then posting to one of the many Air Force bases including Edinburgh, SA, Amberley, QLD, Richmond, NSW, Tindal, NT, Townsville, QLD or Williamtown, NSW.

    Entry Requirements:

    • At least 17 years of age
    • Australian Citizen
    • Year 10 completion with passes in English, Mathematics and Science

    Medical and fitness guidelines also apply.

    How to Apply:

    Click on the Apply Now button to submit your application. 

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