Opportunity

As an Aircraft Safety Equipment Maintainer, protect the lives of aircrew while enjoying:

• a good salary plus generous superannuation

• ongoing investment in your personal and career development

• free medical and dental

• job security and a good work/life balance

• rewarding work and world-class training

• subsidised accommodation

• a supportive team environment

• travel and leave entitlements

• free access to sports and fitness facilities

• friendships that last a lifetime

All that plus meaningful experiences such as joining peacekeeping missions and supporting communities in need.

Your role

A multi-role fighter aircraft tears across the evening sky at Mach 2. On-board, the pilot and air combat officer are relying on your newly gained skills to keep them safe in flight, and as well-equipped as possible in an emergency.

As an Aircraft Safety Equipment Maintainer you’ll be responsible for fitting and maintaining the all-important life support and survival equipment in state of the art military aircraft.

In this ultimate health and safety role, you’ll be working with:

• advanced flying helmets

• oxygen masks

• escape equipment

• life preservers

• life rafts

• rescue pyrotechnics, and

• specialist fabrics

The position comes with plenty of variety and rewards, knowing that you’re helping preserve life and even save lives. Better still, you’ll be working for a dynamic organisation that offers a great lifestyle plus opportunities you simply won’t find anywhere else.

If you like the idea of carrying out practical hands-on work in an exciting aviation environment, this is your chance to embark on a really rewarding and worthwhile career.

Sounds good? Then apply now (below).

Salary

• Fully-paid training

• Once trained, starting package approx. $69,045 p.a. plus superannuation (salaries correct as of 01/08/2019)

• Numerous other benefits

Location

• Training in Wagga Wagga, NSW

• Then posting to one of the many Air Force bases including Edinburgh, SA, Amberley, QLD, Richmond, NSW, Tindal, NT, Townsville, QLD or Williamtown, NSW.

Entry Requirements

• At least 17 years of age

• Australian Citizen

• Year 10 completion with passes in English, Mathematics and Science

Medical and fitness guidelines also apply.

How to Apply

Click on the APPLY FOR THIS JOB button to submit your application. For more information view the full position description here:

https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/jobs/air-force/aircraft-safety-equipment-maintainer

The Australian Defence Force is an equal opportunity employer. This advertisement is to ensure women are aware of the rewarding and fulfilling careers available in the Navy, Army and Air Force. Females are encouraged to apply, however all roles are open for Australian men and women to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $65,000.00 - $69,999.00 per year

Work Remotely:

• No