Helicopter Airframe Technician

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ADF Careers Full time $87,929 - $130,000 per year

Your role:

Be a tradie in the Navy working as an Helicopter Airframe Technician to maintain, repair and overhaul Seahawk Romeo helicopter aircraft systems, equipment and components, onboard ships and ashore.

Whether you already have a trade, you're an apprentice, or you have no experience at all, we're hiring. You'll be paid from day one to gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job trade training and work towards a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical).

You'll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression, and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.

Your duties include, but aren't limited to maintaining:

  • Helicopter transmissions

  • Engine systems and controls

  • Auxiliary systems

  • Flight control systems

  • Aircraft structures and aircraft finishes

  • Ground support equipment

  • Landing gear

  • Aviation safety equipment

Benefits:

  • Free medical and dental

  • 16.4% superannuation

  • Subsidised housing

  • Travel opportunities

  • Job security

  • Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks

  • Chef made meals at sea

  • Social and fitness facilities

  • Balance of shore and sea postings

  • Variety of allowances

Salary:

Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you'll enjoy a salary package starting from $87,929.

Period of Service requirements:

General Entry Sailor roles now have an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) between 2 and 3 years for all applicants.

Apply Now:

Apply today and we'll get in contact with you shortly.

For this role, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen and have passed Year 10 English, Maths and Science.  

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.

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