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After initial Cabin Crew Training, you could be posted to:
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 <li>33 Squadron based at RAAF Base Amberley, QLD, working on the KC-30A MRTT. The primary roles of the KC-30A, MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport), a modified Airbus A330 are air-to-air refuelling and passenger transportation</li>
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 <li>34 Squadron based at Fairbairn, ACT. Working on board personnel aircraft transport such as the Boeing Business Jet 737 and the Dassault Falcon 7X entails solely VIP transportation. Ground positions are located at RAAF Base Richmond NSW, RAAF Base Amberley QLD and RAAF Base Townsville QLD</li>
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You may also be attached to other Air Force transport aircraft squadrons for special missions.

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.

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<div class="p" >Further Training</div>
The Air Force provides clear routes for career advancement and promotion, along with ongoing training. For instance, courses such as Dangerous Goods Packaging and Acceptance training, Airborne Instructional Technique and Work Place Assessor may be offered to Cabin Crew members who have attained the rank of senior Corporal or Sergeant.
On completion of an initial flying tour, you will be posted to a designated ground position for a minimum of three years to develop further skills and broaden your experience as a Senior Cabin Crew member. You will be posted into ground positions after each flying tour.

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In this exciting role you'll look after the safety of the crew and passengers on board specialised transport aircraft, while ensuring their in-flight comfort.
As a Cabin Crew member (Crew Attendant), you will combine customer service skills with resourcefulness, initiative and have a high level of responsibility. 
Along with Australian Defence Force personnel, your passengers will include VIP's, such as Government ministers, Australian and foreign heads of state, Royalty and guests of the Australian Government; so exemplary standards of grooming and demeanour are mandatory, as is discretion.
Cabin Crew members are often required to work unusual hours, but you will find every experience highly rewarding, as you'll travel to a variety of international and Domestic destinations. Effects of time zone, temperature and environmental changes are similar to those of your civilian counterparts, though your working environment is likely to be far more interesting, varied and challenging.
In addition to ensuring the safety of passengers and crew in emergency situations, your duties will include:
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 <li>Assisting passengers as they embark and disembark the aircraft </li>
 <li>Calculating aircraft weight and managing distribution </li>
 <li>Liaising with the aircraft Captain</li>
 <li>Managing the cabin</li>
 <li>Providing in-flight food and beverage service</li>
 <li>Compiling documentation</li>
 <li>Performing general administration and housekeeping duties </li>
 <li>Ordering of food and stock for each flight</li>
 <li>Liaising with Customs and Quarantine authorities</li>
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Everything you do must comply with Workplace Health and Safety legislation, in which you will be fully trained. You will need to be flexible and resourceful with a strong command of the English language and have the ability and attitude to work both independently and as part of a team.

Provide safety, comfort and in-flight service to passengers and crew on board a variety of specialised aircraft, as well as managing the cabin and general administration.

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Cabin Crew

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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