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Joining the Air Force as a graduate is a great way to make the most of your degree. You earn a fantastic salary from day one and your training and working environments are unlike any other, including large scale projects and humanitarian work. Here are the benefits at a glance:
As a member of the Air Force, you'll be earning a first year starting salary package of approximately $78,100 per year depending on your degree qualifications.
We'll encourage you to further your qualifications with post graduate study, paying your HELP fees (formerly known as HECS contributions) whilst you complete your post graduate degree.
All the training you receive in the Air Force will have leadership elements, so you'll be learning skills and earning qualifications which make you highly employable, both in the ADF and the civilian world. Working with the Air Force's advanced technology and equipment will only add to your value as an employee.
Members of the Air Force enjoy a great work-life balance. There are sporting clubs to play for, fitness training that's part of your working day, job security and role diversity with a variety of career paths to choose from.
The Air Force offers amazing opportunities to travel around Australia and overseas, on peacekeeping and emergency aid missions that make a genuine difference to people's lives.
To determine which Engineering career you could apply for, select the Engineering degree stream that most closely resembles the title of your Bachelor of Engineering course.
Degrees such as Biomedical, Chemical, Environmental and Mining engineering may be suitable if they contain significant Mechanical or Electrical Engineering components.
Please note that this is a guide only. You can find further details in each job's Education Requirements section.
You may also want to check out Engineering jobs in the Navy or Army.
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