Air Force Technical and Trade
Air Force technicians and tradespersons undertake a variety
of technical and trades-based jobs in the Air Force, including
assisting with the construction and maintenance of Air Force
equipment and buildings.
An Air Force technician or tradesperson may specialise as
an:
Aircraft Life Support Fitter who makes sure all
aircraft safety equipment such as parachutes, life rafts,
anti-gravity suits, flying helmets and breathing apparatus is
fully operational.
Aircraft Structural Fitter who fixes structural
components like wings, fuselage and engine structures on all
military aircraft.
Aircraft Technician who provides ongoing maintenance
to military aircraft, engines, airframe and engine systems.
Avionics Technician who is responsible for the
ongoing maintenance and service of electronic equipment
specifically designed for flying, servicing and refuelling
aircraft. They diagnose faults, and test, adjust, replace and
solder miniature electronic components.
Carpenter who designs, constructs, maintains and
repairs all non-aircraft buildings and equipment, doing
everything from site planning and excavation to tiling and
glazing.
Communications Electronic Fitter who maintains,
operates and repairs all ground telecommunication equipment
and electronic ground support equipment.
Electrician who installs, maintains and repairs
power and lighting systems, for both industrial and domestic
installations, and manages the operation of base emergency
power supply.
Environmental Health Surveyor who inspects working
and living conditions, monitors pollution levels, provides
occupational health and safety recommendations, and makes sure
all hygiene and sanitation standards are met.
Ground Support Engineering Fitter (Engineering) who
manufactures and modifies tools, jigs and dies. They also test
and service ground support equipment and workshop plant
machinery, and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic
systems.
Ground Support Engineering Fitter (Vehicle) who
maintains motor transport vehicles, ground support equipment,
aircraft arrester systems, marine craft, refuelling equipment
and installations.
Medical Assistant who performs minor medical
procedures working closely with doctors at RAAF hospitals, on
emergency aeromedical evacuations and on operational
deployments.
Musician who performs at concerts, ceremonies,
parades and dances, and plays a whole range of musical styles
as part of an Air Force band playing classical pieces, rock,
jazz and swing.
Plumber who installs, maintains and repairs Air
Force water systems, including sanitary and sewerage systems,
roofing, guttering, hot water systems and gas appliances.
Required Skills - Air Force Technical and Trade
- Australian citizenship or eligibility for citizenship
- aged between 17 and 35 years
- willing to accept responsibility
- enjoy leading and motivating others
- able to pass applicable medical and aptitude tests
- willing to serve anywhere in Australia or overseas
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