Air Force Technician/Tradesperson
Air Force technicians and tradespersons undertake a variety of technical and trades-based jobs in the Air Force, including assisting with the construction and maintenance of Air Force equipment and buildings.
An Air Force technician or tradesperson may specialise as an/a:
- Aircraft Life Support Fitter - makes sure all aircraft safety equipment such as parachutes, life rafts, anti-gravity suits, flying helmets and breathing apparatus is fully operational.
- Aircraft Structural Technician - fixes structural components like wings, fuselage and engine structures on all military aircraft.
- Carpenter - designs, constructs, maintains and repairs all non-aircraft buildings and equipment - from site planning and excavation to tiling and glazing.
- Electrician - installs, maintains and repairs power and lighting systems for both industrial and domestic installations, and manages the operation of base emergency power supply.
- Ground Mechanical Engineering Fitter - manufactures and modifies tools, jigs and dies. They also test and service ground support equipment and workshop plant machinery, and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Ground Support Equipment Technician - maintains motor transport vehicles, ground support equipment, aircraft arrester systems, marine craft, refuelling equipment and installations.
- Plumber - installs, maintains and repairs Air Force water systems, including sanitary and sewerage systems, roofing, guttering, hot water systems and gas appliances.
Personal Requirements:
- at least 17 years of age
- able to pass applicable medical and aptitude tests
- willing to accept responsibility
- enjoy leading and motivating others
- willing to serve anywhere in Australia or overseas
- Australian citizenship.
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