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As a member of the Officer Aviation Family, during your career you may be may be employed in flying and non-flying roles at almost any location across the country or overseas, however initially training will tailored to achieving operational readiness. Therefore your early posting will likely be to:
<div class="p">Queensland</div>
No. 33 Squadron, RAAF Base Amberley 
No. 35 Squadron, RAAF Base Amberley 
No. 36 Squadron, RAAF Base Amberley
<div class="p">New South Wales</div>
No. 2 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown 
No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Base Richmond
<div class="p">Australian Capital Territory</div>
No. 34 Squadron, RAAF Base Fairbairn
<div class="p">Victoria</div>
No. 32 Squadron, RAAF Base East Sale
<div class="p">South Australia</div>
No. 11 Squadron, RAAF Base Edinburgh

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

Training

Your salary while completing your studies

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.

Officer Entry: Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)

Officer Entry: ADFA

Operational Conversions. Where you will undergo your operational conversion (OPCON) will depend on which aircraft you are posted to after graduating from 2FTS:
<ul>
 <li>KC-30A (No. 33 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base Amberley (just outside of Brisbane)</li>
 <li>C-27J Spartan (No. 35 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base Amberley (just outside of Brisbane)</li>
 <li>C-17 Globemaster (No. 36 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base Amberley (just outside of Brisbane)</li>
 <li>E-7A Wedgetail (No. 2 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base Williamtown (just outside of Newcastle)</li>
 <li>C-130J Hercules (No. 37 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base Richmond (just outside of Sydney</li>
 <li>P-8 Poseidon (No. 11 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base Edinburgh (just outside of Adelaide)</li>
 <li> KA-350 King Air (No. 32 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base East Sale</li>
</ul>
Once you complete your OPCON you will be become a fully qualified FWP and you will be ready to contribute to the application of Air Power and the defence of Australia.

As a member of the Officer Aviation Family, during your career you may be employed in flying and non-flying roles at almost any location across the country or overseas, however initially training will be tailored to achieving operational readiness. Therefore your early posting will likely be to:
<div class="p">Queensland</div>
No. 33 Squadron, RAAF Base Amberley 
No. 35 Squadron, RAAF Base Amberley 
No. 36 Squadron, RAAF Base Amberley
<div class="p">New South Wales</div>
No. 2 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown 
No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Base Richmond
<div class="p">Australian Capital Territory</div>
No. 34 Squadron, RAAF Base Fairbairn
<div class="p">Victoria</div>
No. 32 Squadron, RAAF Base East Sale
<div class="p">South Australia</div>
No. 11 Squadron, RAAF Base Edinburgh

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

Your starting salary

Officer Entry: Officer

Operational Conversions. Where you will undergo your operational conversion (OPCON) will depend on which aircraft you are posted to after graduating from 2FTS:
<ul>
 <li>KC-30A (No. 33 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base Amberley (just outside of Brisbane)</li>
 <li>C-27J Spartan (No. 35 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base Amberley (just outside of Brisbane)</li>
 <li>C-17 Globemaster (No. 36 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base Amberley (just outside of Brisbane)</li>
 <li>E-7A Wedgetail (No. 2 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base Williamtown (just outside of Newcastle)</li>
 <li>C-130J Hercules (No. 37 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base Richmond (just outside of Sydney)</li>
 <li>P-8 Poseidon (No. 11 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base Edinburgh (just outside of Adelaide)</li>
 <li>KA-350 King Air (No. 32 Squadron). Located at RAAF Base East Sale</li>
</ul>
Once you complete your OPCON you will be become a fully qualified FWP and you will be ready to contribute to the application of Air Power and the defence of Australia.

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After you complete your Initial Military Training, you will start Basic Pilot Course at No 1 Flying Training School on the Pilatus PC 21 at RAAF Base East Sale. After this, you will continue your ab-initio pilot training at No 2 Flying Training School at RAAF Base Pearce near Perth.
If you are selected for Fixed Wing Pilot during your training, your future aircraft type will be drawn from the largest selection of aircraft in the Air Force. Your final allocation of aircraft type will be based on your preference, your performance during training and availability of positions.
What can you fly?
The Airbus KC-30 Multi-Role Tanker Transport: provides vital air-to-air refuelling capability to fighter aircraft in addition to transporting personnel within Australia and overseas.
The E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft: this converted Boeing 737 aircraft with advanced radar capabilities is Air Force&rsquo;s &lsquo;eyes in the sky&rsquo; with a command and control capability.
The P-8A Poseidon: this converted Boeing 737 aircraft performs a variety of missions including anti-surface strike, anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue. Another key role for the Poseidon is to undertake maritime Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions.
C-17A Globemaster III: this strategic airlifter allows Australia to rapidly deploy troops, supplies, combat vehicles, heavy equipment and helicopters anywhere in the world.
C-130J Hercules: medium-sized tactical airlifter which can deliver cargo to airfields with short unsurfaced runways, and airdrop cargo and paratroopers by parachute.
C-27J Spartan: bridges the gap between Army helicopters, such as the CH-47F Chinook, and larger Air Force aircraft, such as the C-130J Hercules and C-17A Globemaster III.
Special Purpose Aircraft: Australia&rsquo;s VIP fleet comprises the Boeing 737 Business Jet and the Dassault Falcon 7X.
B350 King Air: This navigational training aircraft also assists in personnel transport.
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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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