Aircraft Commander

1 month ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time
Fast Jet Pilot Career Path

After completing Initial Officer Training, you will embark on a challenging and rewarding career path as a Fast Jet Pilot in the Australian Defence Force. Your journey will begin with Basic Pilot Course at No 1 Flying Training School on the Pilatus PC-21 at RAAF Base East Sale.

Upon successful completion, you will progress to No 2 Flying Training School at RAAF Base Pearce near Perth, where you will continue your ab-initio pilot training. If selected for Fast Jet Pilot training during your initial training, you will then undertake introduction to fighter training on the Hawk 127 aircraft with No 79 Squadron at RAAF Base Pearce and later with No 76 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown near Newcastle.

As a Fast Jet Pilot, you will have the opportunity to fly one of three advanced fighter jets: the F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet, or EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack. Your choice of aircraft will be based on your preference, performance during training, and availability of positions.

F-35A Lightning II: This single-seat, high-performance, stealth fighter employs state-of-the-art weapons and serves as a communications node, providing battlespace information to the Army, Navy, and friendly forces. F-35A pilot training is conducted at No 2 Operational Conversion Unit at RAAF Base Williamtown.

F/A-18F Super Hornet: You will team up with your Weapons System Officer to conduct a variety of combat-related missions, including air-to-air combat and air-to-surface weapons employment.

EA-18G Growler: Similar to the Super Hornet, you will team up with your Weapons System Officer using the advanced technology in this electronic attack aircraft to disrupt, deceive, or deny a broad range of military electronic systems, including radars and communications.

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