Armament Technician

An entry requirement for employment with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is that you must be an Australian citizen.

If you do not meet the citizenship conditions for service in the ADF, we are unable to accept an application from you.

You are welcome to apply once you have completed your citizenship journey.
Your role

As an Aircraft Armament Technician in the Air Force, you'll maintain and handle aircraft weapon systems on advanced aircraft such as the F-35 A Lightning II, E/A-18 Growler and F/A-18 F Super Hornet.

You'll work on a variety of their armament components, which are a combination of electronic, electrical, or mechanical.
You'll also handle their ejection seat systems and prepare and load various air-launched munitions.

Your duties may include:
Aircraft launch and recovery duties.
Maintenance and testing of computer and weapon armament systems.
Fault diagnostics.
Inspection, removal, and installation of aircraft components.
Working with explosives.
Preparing and loading missiles, bombs and torpedoes onto aircraft.
Preparing and using aircraft support equipment.

You'll be paid from day one to gain all the skills and trade qualifications needed with extensive on-the-job training, all while living an adventurous lifestyle and making a difference to Australia.

Benefits

Competitive salary package
Generous superannuation
Good work/life balance
Career progression and development
Supportive team environment
Free medical and dental
Job security
Travel opportunities

Salary
Upon completion of initial military and employment training, you will enjoy a salary package starting from $75,451.
Location

Following training, you may be posted to one of the major Air Force bases around Australia, such as RAAF Base Amberley, Williamtown, or Edinburgh.

Apply Now
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For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have passed Year 10 English, Maths and Science (with a Physics component).

Visit the link below for the full position description and detailed application requirements.
Air Force - Aircraft Armament Technician )

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