Aircraft Armament Specialist

4 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time
Aircraft Armament Specialist

The Australian Defence Force is seeking a skilled Aircraft Armament Specialist to join our team. As a critical member of our air force, you will be responsible for maintaining and operating advanced weapons systems, including electronic, electrical, and mechanical components.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

  • Aircraft launch and recovery duties
  • Maintenance and testing of aircraft armament systems
  • Inspection, removal, and installation of aircraft components
  • Working with explosives (Explosive Ordnance)
  • Fault diagnostics
  • Preparing, loading, and downloading missiles, bombs, and torpedoes to/from aircraft
  • Preparation and use of aircraft support equipment

As you progress, your future tasks could include:

Special Training - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) functions:

  • Air Weapons Range clearances
  • Bulk Explosive Ordnance (EO) disposal tasks
  • Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD)
  • Demolition of Explosives Operations

You may also be involved in instructional and management duties.

Training and Career Progression

We'll provide you with all the training and knowledge you need to kickstart your career in this role during your Initial Employment Training (IET). You'll receive a nationally recognised qualification and be paid to do it. Plus, there's plenty of opportunity to develop in this specialised career.

With further training provided by the Air Force, you'll have the opportunity to become a qualified Demolition of Explosives Operator where you safely dispose of unexploded or malfunctioned weapons/munitions and pyrotechnics. Demolition Operators can also take on more specialised training in Improvised Explosive Device Disposal and Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

Additional Information

This is no ordinary technician role. You'll become an integral part of the Australian Defence Force, working with the world's leading aircraft and state-of-the-art weapon systems as you help protect our country. That's not something you'd find in everyday civilian life.

During your career, you may also have opportunities to work on aircraft belonging to the Navy and Army.

The duties of Aircraft Armament Specialists are critical to the operational effectiveness of the Air Force, performing an important role in exercising skill, judgement, and a high standard of workmanship to ensure continued integrity of armament systems and equipment.

If you're good with your hands, enjoy mechanical/electrical hobbies, work well in a team, and are naturally curious, you'll go far in this highly rewarding and specialised career that's integral to the Australian Defence Force. We'll provide the training, you just need to bring your ambition.

In-Service Information

In the Australian Defence Force, this role is known as Aircraft Armament Specialist (ARMTECH).



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