Employment Training
Australian Defence Force Academy, Graduate, Undergraduate
Aerospace Engineer Officer Initial Course
Location: RAAF Base Wagga, NSW
Duration: 4 weeks
The aim of the Aerospace Engineer Officer Initial Course is to graduate personnel with the underpinning knowledge, skills and attitudes required to fulfil an Aerospace Engineering Officer position within the Australian Defence Organisation engineering environment.
Mainly lecture based, with a visit to the Directorate General Technical Airworthiness and practical exercise components, the course consists of theory and practical instruction in the management of technical personnel, Australian Defence Force engineering and maintenance practice, the use of Australian Defence Force technical publications and occupational safety. The course is normally completed within the first two years of service.
Aerospace Systems Familiarisation Course
Location: RAAF Base Williams, VIC
Duration: 3 weeks
The aim of the Aerospace Systems Familiarisation Course is to graduate Aerospace Engineers with a basic understanding of aerospace weapons systems and supporting infrastructure relevant to their initial employment in the Australian Defence Organisation aviation environment.
Specialist category courses provide Aerospace Engineers with specific knowledge on the functions of their specialisation. The course covers technical administration, management procedures and practices through a combination of lectures, briefs and practical exercises with various Defence and related industry site visits. The course is normally completed within the first two years of service.
