Aviation Groundcrew

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Army Full time $56,385 - $83,610 per year

Your role

Helicopters are critical to Army operations and it takes a lot more than a pilot to fly them. Whether it's aerial reconnaissance, troop mobility, casualty evacuation or firepower support, every helicopter mission relies on the skills of the Aviation Groundcrew team back at base.

Your duties include, but aren't limited to:

  • Preparing landing grounds and maintaining landing aid equipment
  • Marshalling, moving and securing aircraft
  • Preparing, loading and unloading supplies, equipment and ammunition
  • Managing and attaching external loads
  • Operating and maintaining towing equipment and other specialist vehicles
  • Refuelling aircraft when shut down ('cold') and running ('hot')

You'll also be trained in ground navigation, line communications with pilots, camouflage erection for temporary hangars, firefighting and first aid.

You will enjoy benefits including, but not limited to:

  • Free medical and dental, including access to allied health, rehabilitation, and mental health specialists
  • Competitive salary package with incremental salary increases as you gain experience
  • Generous Superannuation of 16.4% - a huge 4.4% over the Australian standard
  • A subsidised home loan or rent allowance
  • Allowances and bonuses which recognise specialist skills and employment types
  • The ability to package your salary
  • Job security
  • Career progression and development
  • Good work/life balance
  • Travel opportunities
  • Excellent social and fitness facilities
  • Paid training

Location:

Following your initial military training, you could be posted to one of the many Army bases and units across Australia. The majority of these positions are in Brisbane, Oakey or Townsville, QLD; Darwin, NT; Sydney, NSW; or posted to a Navy vessel as a member of an Army detachment.

Salary:

Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $56,385 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation and your pay will increase as you progress through training.

On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you'll enjoy a package starting from $83,610 per annum.

Apply now:

For this role, you must be an Australian citizen, over 17 at the time of enlistment, and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics. If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the
ADF Careers Eligibility Page
for more details.

You must also be able to successfully obtain a security clearance and meet the minimum medical and fitness requirements.

Click the APPLY button to start your journey to becoming an Army Aviation Groundcrew and we'll get in contact with you shortly.

Visit the link below to view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army:
ADF Careers - Aviation Groundcrew