Avionics Technician (No Experience)

Royal Australian Air Force

New South Wales

Description

Your role

As an Avionics Technician in the Air Force, you’ll service and repair avionics systems on 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 avionics systems and equipment at either flightline or workshop level.

Your duties may include:

  • aircraft flightline handling and oxygen replenishment.
  • inspecting, removing, installing, testing, and troubleshooting aircraft avionic and oxygen components
  • disassembling and reassembling aircraft components
  • preparing and using aircraft support equipment
  • manufacturing and repairing aircraft electrical looms and antenna cables
  • performing aircraft reconfigurations, upgrades and modifications
  • identifying and demanding aircraft spares
  • preparing and packaging technical equipment for transportation.

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 $90,919.

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.

Eligibility

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 please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.

How to Apply

  • Click ‘Quick Apply’ to express your interest and speak with a recruiter. An ADF Careers team member will call you within 5 business days.
  • Ready to apply now? Visit the link below to view the full position description and submit your application today.

Avionics Technician - ADF Careers