Aircraft Life Support Fitter
Put your hands-on practical ability to good use, helping keep the crew of Army helicopters safe and secure.
Summary about this job
Government - Federal
Company: Defence Force Recruiting
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000 - $69,999
Phone: +61-3-9226-6600
Fax: +61-7-5513-5606
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Detail information about job Aircraft Life Support Fitter. Terms and conditions vacancy
Opportunity
As an Aircraft Life Support Fitter, help protect the lives of Army aircrew while enjoying:
- a good salary plus generous superannuation
- ongoing investment in your personal and career development
- free medical and dental
- job security and a good work/life balance
- rewarding work and world-class training
- 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 exciting opportunities supporting Army domestic activities, including exercises and operations, with potential deployments overseas in support of Australian and coalition personnel.
Your role
Helicopters play a vital role in Army operations, so looking after the safety of their crew and passengers is an absolute priority. That’s the responsibility you’ll be shouldering as an Aircraft Life Support Fitter.
In the Army you'll work with advanced aircraft such as the ARH-Tiger and MRH-90 multi-role helicopter. Your job will be to fit and maintain their all-important life support and survival equipment, including:
- high-tech flying helmets
- oxygen masks
- life preservers
- life rafts
- escape and rescue equipment
- rescue pyrotechnics (flares), and
- rescue beacons.
Full training will be provided and on completion, you’ll receive a nationally recognised qualification.
Helping save lives comes with its own rewards. Better still, in the Army you’ll be working for a dynamic national organisation that offers a great lifestyle plus opportunities and experiences you simply won’t find anywhere else.
Sounds good? Then apply now (below).
Salary
- Fully-paid training
- Once trained, starting package approx. $65,000 p.a. plus superannuation
- Numerous other benefits
Location
- Training in Wagga Wagga, NSW
- Then posting to any Army aviation unit (e.g. those in Darwin, Sydney and Townsville)
Entry Requirements
- At least 17 years of age
- Australian Citizen
- Year 10 completion with passes in English, Maths and Science (with a Physics component)
Medical and fitness guidelines also apply.
How to Apply
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Aircraft Life Support Fitter position description