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

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Your starting salary

Trained

Your salary once trained

In the Air Force you'll be paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications.

General Entry: Technical

Following completion of the Aircraft Technician course and successful attainment of the competency standards, you will be issued with a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical), or its successor to meet Defence capability requirements. 

Technician Progression Options 

There are a number of career options available to you beyond the role Aircraft Technician. Advancement is in healthy competition with those in other technician disciplines and is according to Air Force requirements, regardless of which career path you choose. 

Generally, after completing your Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) obligation, you can also apply for non-technical roles within areas such as personnel management, workforce planning, Military Skills Instructing and the Australian Federation Guard. You might also consider applying for Promotion to Officer Rank within selected categories. 

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

You'll also be provided with an opportunity to undergo competitive selection and training leading to NDITECH. Once NDI training is complete, you’ll 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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As an Aircraft Technician, you’ll certify the maintenance and servicing performed on some of the world’s most advanced military aircraft, such as the P-8A Poseidon, C-17A Globemaster III and F-35A Lightning II. You’ll also perform routine maintenance across all aircraft systems. It’s critically important that the Air Force is equipped with high-performing aircraft and you’ll play a key role in supporting that requirement. 

You’ll be a highly valued member of the Air Force, working with the world’s leading aircraft as you help protect our country.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of aircraft, airframe systems, engines and engine systems, landing gear, flight controls and other associated components, either on the tarmac or in the workshop. You’ll also get the opportunity to undertake a range of operations, including the launch and recovery of aircraft.

Maintain, service and repair state-of-the-art aircraft like the P-8A Poseidon, C-17A Globemaster III and F-35A Lightning II, as part of a highly skilled aircraft maintenance team. 

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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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