Pilot
Upgrade your flying ambition to one of the fastest and most manoeuvrable aircraft in Australian skies. No experience required.
Summary about this job
Government - Federal
Company: Defence Force Recruiting
Location: Cairns & Far North
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000 - $69,999
Phone: +61-2-8757-9125
Fax: +61-3-4989-3268
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Detail information about job Pilot. Terms and conditions vacancy
Opportunity
As an Air Force Pilot you'll have one of the world's most exciting flying jobs, while enjoying:
- fully paid flying training
- an excellent ongoing salary plus generous superannuation
- ongoing investment in your personal and career development
- free medical and dental
- a good work/life balance
- subsidised accommodation
- a supportive team environment
- travel and leave entitlements
- free access to sports and fitness facilities
- friendships that last a lifetime
All that plus meaningful experiences such as joining peacekeeping missions and supporting communities in need.
Your role
Upgrade your flying ambition right now and within just a few years, you could be taking control of one of the fastest and most maneuverable aircraft in the skies. Or transporting troops and supplies to a disaster zone in a high-capacity heavy transport aircraft.
As an Air Force Pilot you'll take on a high-adrenalin role like no other, in charge of millions of dollars worth of cutting-edge technology.
A comprehensive training program will teach you how to fly whilst developing your qualities of leadership, integrity and resourcefulness.
We’ll help you achieve the high levels of physical and mental fitness required to take control of world-class military aircraft. And in return for your commitment, you’ll enjoy continual investment in your personal and professional development.
Better still you’ll be working for a dynamic organisation that offers opportunities you simply won’t find anywhere else.
See how the Air Force stacks up against other Pilot careers
Even if you fail your pilot training before receiving your wings, you won’t have any financial or long-term commitments. So why not give it a go? Apply now (below).
Salary
- Fully-paid flying training
- Once trained, starting package approx. $67,000 p.a. plus superannuation
- Numerous other benefits
Location
- Initial training in NSW, VIC and WA
- Completion of flight training and first posting will depend on the type of aircraft you specialise in
Entry Requirements
- At least 17 years of age
- Australian Citizen
- Year 12 completion with passes in English, Mathematics (Tertiary Entrance Level) and two other academic subjects.
- Maths in Society or similarly modified Maths subjects are not acceptable
- Minimum grades are set for chemistry, geography and physics if studied
- Applicants must also have achieved a minimum of a C grade or equivalent in Year 10 science, if sciences were not completed and passed at Year 11 or 12
Medical and fitness guidelines also apply.
How to Apply
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Air Force Pilot position description