Aircraft Safety Equipment Maintainer

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time

The safety of pilots and aircrew is one of the most important aspects of the Air Force. That's what makes the Aircraft Safety Equipment Maintainer a vital role within the Air Force, as it's their responsibility to make sure aircraft safety equipment is in full operational order. Whether it's conducting maintenance on aircraft safety systems, or training pilots and aircrew on the proper use of equipment - it's up to them to ensure pilots and aircrew can safely complete their missions.

What you'll do

You'll be fitting and maintaining life support and survival equipment in state-of-the-art military aircraft, and training pilots and aircrew on proper procedures.

The nature of this role means there is plenty of variety and opportunities to apply your trade. Your day-to-day tasks could include:

Maintaining life support equipment within an aircraft, such as:

Life rafts Fire extinguishers Parachutes Thermal, acoustic equipment and aircraft fabric components

Maintaining life support equipment worn by aircrew, such as:

Ballistic vests Heads up displays and cueing systems Night vision goggles Helmets Oxygen masks Anti-G suits Immersion suits Survival vests and radios Aircrew, biological & chemical protection systems

Training Aircrew on:

The proper use of safety equipment How to handle explosive Ordnance, Pyrotechnics, Firearms and Life Support Equipment Survival techniques Aircraft flightline and replenishments Training and Career progression

There is plenty of room to progress in this role - how far you go is up to you. We'll train you from the ground up, teaching you everything you need to excel in your career during your Initial Employment Training (IET), with ongoing training as you progress. You'll also be fully paid to earn a nationally recognised qualification that will arm you with invaluable skills, knowledge, and the confidence to train others.

Further in your career you'll have the opportunity to specialize as a Search, Evade, Resist, Escape (SERE) Instructor or an Explosive Ordnance Supervisor.

Essentially, we'll provide you with all the training you need, all you need to bring is your ambition.

Additional Information

This is a role that is crucial for all aspects of Defence when there are aircraft involved. It's one of the few roles where you will be given the opportunity to work closely with the Navy, Army, other foreign forces, and civilian emergency services. Essentially, where there are military aircraft, you'll find an Aircraft Safety Equipment Maintainer close by.

It's a highly dynamic role that will open you up to a world of exciting experiences, like travelling around Australia and the world.

This is your opportunity to become an indispensable part of the Air Force with no shortage of exciting opportunities and career progression. No other organisation will give you the chance to work with the world's leading aircraft and become a part of a tight-knit team that serves the community. We'll push you further so you can become the absolute best you can be.

In-service Information

In the Air Force this role is known as an Aeronautical Life Support Fitter (ALSFITT).

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