Air Force General Entry

Air Force general entrants perform a variety of specialist Air Force tasks on the ground and in the air.

Air Force general entrants perform a range of specialised tasks which may include:

operating specialist equipment, vehicles and weapons systems

maintaining security of both Air Force bases and installations

providing airfield fire and rescue services including taking part in land search and rescue
maintaining and servicing administration systems
providing catering, health, safety, comfort and in-flight service for airforce personnel
undertaking law enforcement, detection and investigation of offences

loading, unloading and refueling of aircraft

completing a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks.

Specialisations:

After initial training, an Air Force general entrant may specialise as an:

Air Surveillance Operator who operates radar systems, high technology computers and advanced display and communications systems for air defence.
Airborne Electronics Analyst who operates airborne electronic systems to identify ships and submarines and to assist with search and rescue operations.
Airfield Defence Guard who maintains security of both Air Force bases and installations, takes part in land search and rescue operations, and instructs base personnel on security matters.
Clerk who maintains and services the administration system. Tasks range from filing and processing to operating audiovisual equipment.
Clerk (Supply) who purchases and manages Air Force inventory, maintains funds ledgers and controls petty cash.
Communications and Information System Controller who manages part of the military communication system, dealing with both secure and non-secure voice, data, image, video and message services.
Cook who prepares food, as well as distributes it to an entire Air Force base.
Crew Attendant who provides safety, comfort and in-flight service for passengers and crew on RAAF transport aircraft. They can also act as Air to Air Refuelling observers and assist in the loading and unloading of cargo and passengers.
Dental Assistant who helps with dental procedures, writes reports and looks after the accounting and appointment records.
Firefighter who provides airfield fire and rescue services, installs, maintains and services first aid and fire appliances, trains base personnel and assists the community in all kinds of emergencies.
General Hand who completes a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks including maintaining tool and equipment stores, cleaning buildings and vehicles, general maintenance and the preparation of field camps for exercises.
Geospatial Imagery Intelligence Analyst who collects, analyses, stores and distributes intelligence in the form of images of ground force status and operational capability.
Medical Assistant who is employed in Air Force hospitals and Unit Health Facilities to assist registered nurses with nursing care to patients.
Photographer who is employed on duties associated with the capture and processing of visual information for the RAAF, other arms of the Australian Defence Force, commercial organisations and the media.
Plant Operator who operates heavy earth moving equipment to construct, maintain and repair various sites.
Security Policeperson who is responsible for military law enforcement, detection and investigation of offences and responding to emergency incidents.
Signals Operator (Linguist or Technical) who operates modern communications receiving and analysis equipment in various operational roles.
Supplier who records, controls and issues Air Force equipment, takes part in the loading, unloading and refuelling of aircraft, and has responsibility for receiving, issuing and despatching explosives.

Working conditions can vary according to the area of specialisation. Most work is at Air Force bases.

Personal Requirements:

willing to accept responsibility
ability to lead and motivate others
willing to serve anywhere in Australia or overseas
Australian citizenship or permanent residency
at least 17 years of age
meet aptitude and medical requirements.

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