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On completion of flying training you will be posted to an Aviation Squadron according to where your operational type is based across Australia:
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 <li>Tiger - 161 and 162 Reconnaissance Squadrons 1st Aviation Regiment located in Robertson Barracks Darwin</li>
 <li>Taipan - A and B Squadrons 5th Aviation Regiment located at RAAF Base Garbutt Townsville</li>
 <li>Chinook - C Squadron 5th Aviation Regiment Townsville</li>
 <li>Black Hawk - 171 and 173 Squadron 6th Aviation Regiment Sydney</li>
</ul>

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. 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.

Officer Entry: Royal Military College – Duntroon (RMC)

Officer Entry: RMC - Duntroon

Upon graduation from the School of Army Aviation as a Category D Pilot, an Aviation Officer LT will be posted to an Aviation Unit and continue training and aircrew development in accordance with the unit role specific training and assessment program. Aviation Officer LT&rsquo;s should achieve categorisation progression to Category C (mission qualified) in the first 12 months of aircrew development while in the regimental environment.&nbsp; Progression to Category B (fully mission qualified) will normally occur in the following 12 to 24 months. A Pilot Category is awarded to identify the individuals&rsquo; ability and competency to Captain an aircraft in a specified environment whilst performing specified duties. 
 
Promotion to the rank of CAPT will normally occur after four years as a LT and an Aviation Officer can expect a minimum of eight years in an operational flying role. 
 
Employment 
 
There are two career streams for an Army Pilots: 
 
Generalist 
 
Pilots described as Generalist Officers, LT to LTCOL with complementary technical skills and or experience; and 
 
Specialist 
 
Specialists are Pilots, from CAPT to LTCOL who have developed deep aviation skills and knowledge and have been selected to this stream. 
 
Generalist Officers will be employed in one of the following roles:&nbsp; 
 
&bull; Regimental pilot&nbsp; 
&bull; Command and supervisory appointments 
&bull; Staff appointments 
 
Specialist Officers will be employed in one of the following roles: 
 
&bull; Flying Instructor 
&bull; Test Pilot 
 
Aviation Officers also continue training and development in accordance with the Army All Corps Officer Training Continuum.&nbsp; 
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On completion of flying training you will be posted to an Aviation Squadron according to where your operational type is based across Australia:
<ul>
 <li>Tiger - 161 and 162 Reconnaissance Squadrons 1st Aviation Regiment located in Robertson Barracks Darwin </li>
 <li>Taipan - A and B Squadrons 5th Aviation Regiment located at RAAF Base Garbutt Townsville</li>
 <li>Chinook - C Squadron 5th Aviation Regiment Townsville</li>
 <li>Black Hawk - 171 and 173 Squadron 6th Aviation Regiment Sydney</li>
</ul>

You will be paid while you study. On completion of your degree, Initial Military Training and Initial Employment Training, you'll earn at least:

Your salary while completing your studies

Officer Entry: Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)

Officer Entry: ADFA

<div class="p" >Upon graduation from the School of Army Aviation as a Category D Pilot, an Aviation Officer LT will be posted to an Aviation Unit and continue training and aircrew development in accordance with the unit role specific training and assessment program. Aviation Officer LT&rsquo;s should achieve categorisation progression to Category C (mission qualified) in the first 12 months of aircrew development while in the regimental environment.&nbsp; Progression to Category B (fully mission qualified) will normally occur in the following 12 to 24 months. A Pilot Category is awarded to identify the individuals&rsquo; ability and competency to Captain an aircraft in a specified environment whilst performing specified duties. 
 
Promotion to the rank of CAPT will normally occur after four years as a LT and an Aviation Officer can expect a minimum of eight years in an operational flying role. 
 
Employment 
 
There are two career streams for an Army Pilots: 
 
Generalist 
 
Pilots described as Generalist Officers, LT to LTCOL with complementary technical skills and or experience; and 
 
Specialist 
 
Specialists are Pilots, from CAPT to LTCOL who have developed deep aviation skills and knowledge and have been selected to this stream. 
 
Generalist Officers will be employed in one of the following roles:&nbsp;</div>
<div class="p" >&bull; Regimental pilot&nbsp; 
&bull; Command and supervisory appointments 
&bull; Staff appointments 
Specialist Officers will be employed in one of the following roles: 
&bull; Flying Instructor 
&bull; Test Pilot 
 
Aviation Officers also continue training and development in accordance with the Army All Corps Officer Training Continuum.&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="p"> Army General Service Officers are allocated to specific roles shortly before graduation from the Royal Military College - Duntroon. The allocation of roles is based on performance during training. To apply for this role visit the <a href="https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/army/army-officer">Army Officer</a> page.</div>
As a Helicopter Pilot (GSO Pilot), once qualified, you can expect to be employed flying your primary helicopter type, initially as a co-pilot and/or aircraft captain under supervision for the first twelve months. From this point on you will be trained and authorised to conduct more complex missions often as aircraft captain. You will learn how to operate from RAN ships as well as how to operate in mountainous terrain and remote areas. You will be qualified to fly with night vision devices and conduct low level and formation flight by day and night. As you develop your flying experience you can expect to be given supervisory and leadership roles to prepare you for command appointments with the Army. After six to eight years of flying you may be selected to be a flying instructor or experimental test pilot. 
Some of you may be selected for overseas postings accompanied by your spouse and children. 
You will be expected to attend career courses with officers from all Corps. There are also professional development courses that may be undertaken with officers from Navy and Air Force. These are not only great professional development opportunities that also expand your network of friends and colleagues.
<div class="p">AIRCRAFT TYPES ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT </div>
<div class="p">CH-47F Chinook</div>
The CH-47F Chinook is operated by C Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment in Townsville. Initial conversion training is conducted by the US Army. 
<div class="p">The Chinook is one of the most versatile battlefield helicopters capable of carrying 33 troops or 10 tonnes of cargo over a&nbsp;range of approximately 500 kilometres&nbsp;at a cruise speed of 130 knots (240 kilometres&nbsp;per hour). Tasks include logistic support to airmobile operations, casualty evacuation and battlefield support for internal and external movement of fuel, stores, vehicles and heavy equipment. </div>
<div class="p">The Chinook has a crew of two pilots and two aircrewman and can be armed with 2 M134 Miniguns and a MAG58 machine gun.</div>
<div class="p">ARH -Tiger</div>
The Tiger is operated by 161 and 162 Reconnaissance Squadron of 1st Aviation Regiment in Darwin. Conversion training is conducted by the School of Army Aviation at Oakey using both actual aircraft and a Full Flight Mission Simulator. 
<div class="p">As an Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter, the Tiger provides a reconnaissance capability overmatch in order to provide situational awareness and decision superiority to the commander. The Tiger employs cannon, rocket and missile weapons systems, sensors&nbsp;communications systems with the capability of employment in Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Intelligence, Offensive Support, Command and Control.</div>
<div class="p">The Tiger is a tandem seated, armed helicopter which cruises at a&nbsp;speed of 120 knots (222 kilometers per hour)&nbsp;and has a range of 450 km without external tanks.</div>
The Tiger is crewed by two pilots one of whom is designated the Battle Captain.

Choose a flying role with variety and excellent leadership opportunities, in command of a high-tech helicopter tackling missions ranging from combat to disaster relief.

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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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