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On completion of Recruit School, Basic AVN Initial Employment Training (IET) is conducted at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, New South Wales. On completion, you will receive a posting ashore or afloat Australia based on Service need. Individual preferences for posting location will be taken into account where possible.

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 Navy 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.

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Plan, execute, secure and oversee all helicopter ground handling and take part in directing flight lines in versatile environments and weather conditions.
Whether you have recently finished school, currently studying, already in the workforce or you have no experience at all, you'll be paid from day one. You'll gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job training.
As a Helicopter Controller (known in the Navy as Aviation Support Sailor), you'll manage the ground movements for Navy and foreign helicopters and make prepare for safe aviation operating environments onboard the ship's flight decks.
You will provide support in aviation capabilities, humanitarian missions at sea, and assist with aviation operations ashore at the Naval Air Station.
Your duties include, but aren&rsquo;t limited to:
<ul>
 <li>Aircraft marshalling (visual and hand signalling with pilot)</li>
 <li>Move aircraft using tow motors and aircraft lifts</li>
 <li>Launching and landing procedures</li>
 <li>Stowing aircraft</li>
 <li>Fuelling operations</li>
 <li>Utility and vertical replenishment operations</li>
 <li>Aircraft rescue procedures (firefighting and aviation emergencies)</li>
 <li>Inventory management</li>
 <li>Aircraft inspections</li>
</ul>
As a sailor, you&rsquo;ll learn additional skills and duties to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the whole ship. This may include ship security, firefighting team, flood repair, replenishment at sea, ammunitioning, first aid or line handling. 
You'll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.
To succeed with the Navy tomorrow, <a href="https://app.adfcareers.gov.au/olat/?_gl=1*1vc9695*_ga*OTc3MDg2NTc2LjE2MjA2MDY3NDQ.*_ga_L7JJVP5TLB*MTY1MTE5MzUzMi41OTUuMS4xNjUxMTkzNTc3LjE1">apply today</a>.

Manage incoming and outgoing aircraft from the ship's flight deck.

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Helicopter Controller

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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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