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Army Soldier - Tradesperson

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Army soldier - tradespersons undertake a wide range of tasks for the Australian Army including the construction, maintenance and repair of Army equipment in Australia and overseas.

An Army soldier - tradesperson may specialise as an/a:

  • Aircraft Life Support Fitter - makes sure that aircraft safety equipment, such as parachutes, life rafts, anti-gravity suits, flying helmets and breathing apparatus, is fully operational.
  • Aircraft Structural Fitter - responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, rebuilding, refurbishing and modifying Army aircraft structures and components.
  • Aircraft Technician - responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, rebuilding, refurbishing, modifying and recovering Army aircraft airframes, engines and equipment.
  • Avionics Technician - inspects, repairs and maintains aircraft communications, navigation, radar, electrical, electronics and instrument systems, and ground equipment.
  • Electrical/Electronics Technician - installs, maintains, repairs and manages electronic and communications equipment. They also operate high power transmitters, radio relays and multi-channel carriers.
  • Fitter Armament - inspects, repairs, modifies and reconditions military armaments, watercraft and small engines, and performs general engineering tasks.
  • Vehicle Mechanic - repairs and maintains all types of motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, prime-movers, trailers, plant equipment and armoured fighting vehicles.

Army tradespeople usually work in teams and can work in Army units and workshops throughout Australia and overseas.

Personal Requirements:

  • physically fit
  • enjoy technical work
  • good interpersonal and communication skills
  • well organised
  • meet aptitude and medical requirements
  • at least 17 years of age
  • Australian citizenship.

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