At a Glance
- Tasks: Manufacture and repair vital Air Force machinery while enjoying travel opportunities.
- Company: Join the Australian Defence Force and be part of a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free medical, career progression, and work/life balance.
- Other info: Adventure awaits with postings across Australia and potential overseas deployments.
- Why this job: Make a difference to Australia while gaining valuable skills and qualifications.
- Qualifications: Must be 17+, an Australian Citizen, and have Year 10 English, Maths, and Science.
The predicted salary is between 90919 - 90919 $ per year.
As a Fitter and Turner in the Air Force, you'll manufacture, maintain and repair vital Air Force machinery.
Using your critical thinking skills, you'll work across a wide range of aircraft and equipment including all-terrain vehicles, aircraft arrestor systems, refuelling equipment, hydraulic systems and weapons.
- diagnosing, servicing and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical components on defence plants, aircraft arrestor systems, small arms weapons systems, heavy vehicles and aviation ground support equipment
- manufacturing tools, jigs, dies, fixtures and gauges
- repairing and modifying selected ground and aviation components
- safely operating ground and aviation fuel installations
- safely operating aircraft arrestor systems on ADF airfields and sites.
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.
- Competitive salary package
- Good work/life balance
- Career progression and development
- Supportive team environment
- Free medical and dental
- Job security
- Travel opportunities
Upon completion of initial military and employment training, you will enjoy a salary package starting from $90,919.
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, or have opportunities for overseas deployments.
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).
If you are not an Australian Citizen please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.
Fitter and Turner (Travel Opportunities) in Salisbury employer: Royal Australian Air Force
The Royal Australian Air Force offers an exceptional employment opportunity as an Airfield Engineer, combining a fully funded world-class education with a competitive salary and job security. With generous benefits such as subsidised accommodation, free medical and dental care, and a supportive team environment, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to vital national defence operations. The chance to work at major Air Force bases across Australia further enhances the appeal of this role, providing a unique and rewarding career path.
Contact Details:
Royal Australian Air Force Recruitment Team
