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Members may be posted to most Air Force bases and other Defence Establishments within Australia, as well as limited overseas opportunities.

You will be paid while you train, and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Employment Training, you’ll earn at least:

Training

Your starting salary

Trained

Your salary once trained

In the Air Force you'll get paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications; and your pay increases as you progress through training. In addition to your salary you'll receive a variety of allowances, extra pay for relevant qualifications – plus 16.4% superannuation, a far higher rate than you're likely to find in the civilian world.

General Entry: Technical

Technician Progression Options

There are a number of career options that provide for employment beyond Aircraft Armament Technician, however, in every instance, advancement is competitive and strictly according to Service requirements, regardless of which career path you choose. The following options are available:

Progression through Promotion

You may choose to remain within the Aircraft Armament Technician career pathway and seek advancement through the Supervisor and Technical Manager skills grades to the rank of Warrant Officer. This career option provides a wide variety of employment including Operational Maintenance (OM) on aircraft, Deeper Maintenance (DM) in workshop environments, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (EODT) in ground roles. There are also career opportunities available in aviation support staff positions such as: Logistics management, Project Offices, training establishments, headquarter units, Combat Support units, and Force Element Groups. 

Generally, after completing your initial six-year obligation, you can also apply for non-technical roles within areas such as personal management, workforce planning, Military Skills Instructing and the Australian Federation Guard, and might further consider applying for Promotion to Officer Rank within selected categories. 

Alternate career pathway to Non-Destructive Inspection Technician (NDITECH) 

As an Aircraft Armament Technician, you are also provided with an opportunity to undergo competitive selection and training leading to remuster to NDITECH. Once NDI training is complete, you will progress from NDITECH Grade 1 to Grade 2, then progress through the ranks to Warrant Officer in competition with other NDITECH members.

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The upkeep of advanced weapons systems is vital to the operation of the Air Force. This makes the Aircraft Armament Technician role absolutely critical. It&rsquo;s a team of unique, proud and dedicated people that are responsible for handling and maintaining some of the world&rsquo;s most technologically advanced weapons and aircraft systems, working with explosives and operating aircraft targeting facilities. 
<div class="p">What you&rsquo;ll do</div>
The Armament trade is responsible for handling and maintaining armament systems, ejection seat systems, air-launched munitions and associated equipment. Working with the world&rsquo;s most advanced weaponised aircraft, including the F/A-18F Super Hornet, E/A-18 Growler, and F-35A Lightning II, you&rsquo;ll maintain aircraft weapon systems which are a combination of electronic, electrical and mechanical components. You&rsquo;ll also prepare and load various air-launched munitions. 
Your day-to-day tasks could include:
<ul>
 <li>Aircraft launch and recovery duties</li>
 <li>Maintenance and testing of aircraft armament systems &ndash; from computers to missile launcher racks</li>
 <li>Inspection, removal and installation of aircraft components</li>
 <li>Working with explosives (Explosive Ordnance)</li>
 <li>Fault diagnostics</li>
 <li>Preparing, loading and downloading missiles, bombs and torpedoes to/from aircraft</li>
 <li>Preparation and use of aircraft support equipment</li>
</ul>
As you progress, your future tasks could include:
Special Training - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) functions:
<ul>
 <li>Air Weapons Range clearances</li>
 <li>Bulk Explosive Ordnance (EO) disposal tasks</li>
 <li>Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD)</li>
 <li>Demolition of Explosives Operations</li>
</ul>
You may also be involved in instructional and management duties.
<div class="p">Training and Career progression</div>
We&rsquo;ll provide you with all of the training and knowledge you need to kickstart your career in this role during your Initial Employment Training (IET). You&rsquo;ll receive a nationally recognised qualification and be paid to do it. Plus, there&rsquo;s plenty of opportunity to develop in this specialised career.
With further training provided by the Air Force, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to become a qualified Demolition of Explosives Operator where you safely dispose of unexploded or malfunctioned weapons/munitions and pyrotechnics. Demolition Operators can also take on more specialised training in Improvised Explosive Device Disposal and Explosive Ordnance Disposal.
<div class="p">Additional Information</div>
This is no ordinary technician role. You&rsquo;ll become an integral part of the Air Force, working with the world&rsquo;s leading aircraft and state-of-the-art weapon systems as you help protect our country. That&rsquo;s not something you&rsquo;d find in everyday civilian life.
During your career you may also have opportunities to work on aircraft belonging to the Navy and Army.
The duties of Aircraft Armament Technicians are critical to the operational effectiveness of the Air Force, performing an important role in exercising skill, judgement and a high standard of workmanship to ensure continued integrity of armament systems and equipment.
If you&rsquo;re good with your hands, enjoy mechanical/electrical hobbies, work well in a team and are naturally curious, you&rsquo;ll go far in this highly rewarding and specialised career that&rsquo;s integral to the Air Force. We&rsquo;ll provide the training, you just need to bring your ambition.
<div class="p">In-service Information</div>
In the Air Force this role is known as Aircraft Armament Technician (ARMTECH).

Keep the Air Force prepared, by working as part of a dedicated team that handles and maintains advanced weaponry and aircraft armament systems. 

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Aircraft Armament Technician

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Benefits you won't see anywhere else

You’ll enjoy the following:

Great salary from day one, which increases with experience

Generous superannuation of 16.4% – a huge 4.9% over the Australian standard

Help to buy a home, a subsidised home loan or rent allowance

Free medical and dental for you, and subsidised healthcare for you and your family

Fully paid training

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