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<p>Aviation Tradespersons are employed in a variety of Aviation and RAEME units throughout Australia including Brisbane, Oakey and Townsville, QLD; Darwin, NT and Sydney, NSW.</p>

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 Army 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.<br><br>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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<p>An Aircraft Technician is a multi-skilled soldier who is responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, rebuilding, refurbishing, modifying and recovering Army aircraft airframes, engines and ancillary equipment. They also conduct limited inspections and repairs on aircraft safety equipment and armament. </p>
<p>The types of aircraft that Aircraft Technicians could maintain during their career are the Eurocopter EC665 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter, the Boeing CH47 Chinook- or the Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk.</p>
<p>The main job functions are as follows:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Carry out scheduled and unscheduled servicing, overhauls and repairs to aircraft systems such as hydraulics, flight controls and ancillary equipment</li>
    <li>Operate and maintain test equipment and special tooling associated with the trade </li>
    <li>Operate and maintain workshop plant, equipment and vehicles</li>
    <li>Carry out aircraft modifications when required </li>
    <li>Act as crew members during flight testing to diagnose faults</li>
    <li>Identify and investigate defects and recommended remedial action in the areas covered by the trade; and </li>
    <li>Maintain technical manuals and maintenance documentation for aircraft related equipment. </li>
</ul>
<p>An Aircraft Technician normally works in an established workshop or on tarmacs on aircraft flight lines or in the field environment. </p>

<div class="p"><strong>In-Service Information</strong></div>

<div class="p">This role is known as <strong>Technician Aircraft</strong> within the Army.</div>

<div class="p">Employment Category Number (ECN): <strong>411</strong></div>

<div class="p">Employment Category: <strong>Combat Support</strong></div>

Get your hands on advanced military helicopters such as the Black Hawk, Chinook, and Tiger, maintaining their airframes, engines, armaments and ancillary equipment.

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Aircraft 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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