You'll receive the best trade qualifications possible being involved in Air Force Trades, qualifications that are nationally recognised and sought after in the civilian world.

You could work in range of trades for the Air Force. As an Electrician you could support expeditionary air operations, installing and maintaining electrical power generation and distribution systems. Or as a Communication Electronic Technician, maintain and repair the ADF's vast array of radar, radios, satellite and computer systems, to ensure the Air Force has an accurate view of the air space around it.

Be a part of defending our nation and participating in world events that will change your life, as much as the lives of the people you are helping. Earn world-class qualifications and make great friends along the way. There really is no other career quite like it.
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You'll be earning a wage that is highly competitive and increases regularly to match your experience. And enjoying benefits, unique to the Australian Defence Force, that make your salary package truly outstanding. Learn more

Aircraft Armament Technicians have a critical role in Australia's defence. You will maintain the aircraft weapon systems from the computers on board the aircraft through to the actual missile or bomb.
An exciting opportunity to be a part of a large Australian organisation maintaining life support equipment aboard a variety of aircraft.
A job that includes painting and corrosion control of multi million dollar aircraft will be well rewarded.
An outstanding opportunity to manufacture, assemble, install and repair components on some of the most high-tech aircraft in Australia.
If you’re someone who enjoys fixing things, the Air Force opens up an exciting world of apprenticeship training unlike anything you’ll find anywhere else. As an Aircraft Technician you’ll be trained on sophisticated aircraft systems such as landing gear, fuel, weapons, pressurisation, propulsion and much more.
Avionics Technicians maintain a wide range of electronic systems on board Air Force fighter, strike, maritime and transport aircraft. This also includes oxygen and weapon systems and associated ordnance.
A challenging position for qualified carpenters interested in a career in the Air Force where they will be supporting expeditionary air operations using their skills to design, construct and maintain buildings and temporary facilities.
Communication Electronic Technicians maintain and repair the Air Force’s vast array of radar, radios, satellite and computer systems to ensure the Air Force has an accurate view of the airspace around it.
A challenging position for qualified electricians interested in a career in the Air Force where they will be supporting expeditionary air operations using their skills to install and maintain electrical power generation and distribution systems.
An exciting role maintaining a wide and varied range of hydraulic, electrical equipment and systems, in a range of environments all over Australia.
An exciting role maintaining a wide and varied range of hydraulic, electrical equipment and systems, in a range of environments all over Australia.
A challenging position for qualified plumbers interested in a career in the Air Force supporting expeditionary air operations using your skills to install and maintain water, waste water and gas systems.