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<p>You may be posted to most Air Force bases and other Defence establishments within Australia, however initial postings will generally be to an Air Force, Army or Navy base housing flying Squadrons. Limited opportunities exist for future postings to overseas locations.</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 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.<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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<div class="p"><strong>Technical Progression</strong></div>
<p>There are a number of career options that provide for employment beyond Aviation Survival Equipment Technician, however, in every instance, advancement is competitive and strictly according to Service requirements, regardless of which career path is chosen. </p>
<div class="p"><strong>Progression Through Promotion</strong></div>
<p>You may choose to remain at the Technician career path and seek advancement through the Supervisor and Technical Manager skills levels to the rank of Warrant Officer. This career option provides for a wide variety of employment including Operational Maintenance (OM) on aircraft and in a workshop environment. There are also career opportunities available in aviation support staff positions within: Logistics Management, Project Offices, training establishments, headquarter units, Combat Support units, and Force Element Groups.</p>

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<p>The safety of pilots and aircrew is one of the most important aspects of the Air Force. That's what makes the Aviation Survival Equipment Technician a vital role within the Air Force, as it's their responsibility to make sure aircraft survival equipment is in full operational order. Whether it's conducting maintenance on aircraft safety systems, or training pilots and aircrew on the proper use of equipment - it's up to them to ensure pilots and aircrew can safely complete their missions.</p>
<div class="p"><strong>What you'll do</strong></div>
<p>You'll be fitting and maintaining life support and survival equipment in state-of-the-art military aircraft, and training pilots and aircrew on proper procedures. </p>
<p>The nature of this role means there is plenty of variety and opportunities to apply your trade. Your day-to-day tasks could include:</p>
<p>Maintaining life support equipment within an aircraft, such as: </p>
<ul>
    <li>Life rafts</li>
    <li>Fire extinguishers</li>
    <li>Parachutes</li>
    <li>Thermal, acoustic equipment and aircraft fabric components</li>
</ul>
<p>Maintaining life support equipment worn by aircrew, such as: </p>
<ul>
    <li>Ballistic vests</li>
    <li>Heads up displays and cueing systems</li>
    <li>Night vision goggles</li>
    <li>Helmets</li>
    <li>Oxygen masks</li>
    <li>Anti-G suits</li>
    <li>Immersion suits</li>
    <li>Survival vests and radios</li>
    <li>Aircrew, biological &amp; chemical protection systems</li>
</ul>
<p>Training Aircrew on:</p>
<ul>
    <li>The proper use of safety equipment</li>
    <li>How to handle explosive Ordnance, Pyrotechnics, Firearms and Life Support Equipment</li>
    <li>Survival techniques</li>
    <li>Aircraft flightline and replenishments</li>
</ul>
<div class="p"><strong>Training and Career progression </strong></div>
<p>There is plenty of room to progress in this role - how far you go is up to you. We'll train you from the ground up, teaching you everything you need to excel in your career during your Initial Employment Training (IET), with ongoing training as you progress. You'll also be fully paid to earn a nationally recognised qualification that will arm you with invaluable skills, knowledge, and the confidence to train others. </p>
<p>Further in your career you'll have the opportunity to specialize as a Search, Evade, Resist, Escape (SERE) Instructor or an Explosive Ordnance Supervisor. </p>
<p>Essentially, we'll provide you with all the training you need, all you need to bring is your ambition. </p>
<div class="p"><strong>Additional Information</strong></div>
<p>This is a role that is crucial for all aspects of Defence when there are aircraft involved. It's one of the few roles where you will be given the opportunity to work closely with the Navy, Army, other foreign forces, and civilian emergency services. Essentially, where there are military aircraft, you'll find an Aviation Survival Equipment Technician close by.</p>
<p>It's a highly dynamic role that will open you up to a world of exciting experiences, like travelling around Australia and the world. </p>
<p>This is your opportunity to become an indispensable part of the Air Force with no shortage of exciting opportunities and career progression. No other organisation will give you the chance to work with the world's leading aircraft and become a part of a tight-knit team that serves the community. We'll push you further so you can become the absolute best you can be.</p>
<div class="p"><strong>In-service Information</strong></div>
<p>In the Air Force this role is known as an Aeronautical Life Support Fitter (ALSFITT).</p>

Behind every aircraft in the sky, there’s an Aviation Survival Equipment Technician on the ground whose job it is to ensure the pilot and aircrew’s safety equipment and survival systems will work when they need it.

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Aviation Survival Equipment 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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