Pay & Allowances

Other Ranks (Technical)

On initial entry as a partially qualified Aircraft Spray Painter you are enlisted as an Aircraftman / Aircraftwoman Recruit (ACR/ACWR) and remain as such until graduation from 1RTU.

However, in recognition of your trade qualifications you will be paid the salary of an Aircraftman / Aircraftwoman (AC/ACW) on Pay Grade 3 at the rate of $1,797 per fortnight ($46,856 per year) upon enlistment.

To assist you in maintaining your uniforms in good order and condition, you will also receive a Uniform Allowance of $16 per fortnight ($419 per year).

In addition to your base salary, Service Allowance at the rate of $465 per fortnight ($12,128 per year) is paid once you have completed Recruit training to compensate for the unique requirements that service life may impose on you or your family.

Each General Entry job in the Australian Defence Force is classified into a pay grade. This particular job is classified as a Pay Grade 3 occupation, with the following progressions as applicable:

• Aircraft Surface Finisher Grade 1, Pay Grade 3;
• Advanced Aircraft Surface Finisher, Pay Grade 4;
• Aircraft Surface Finisher Supervisor, Pay Grade 5; and
• Aircraft Surface Finisher Technical Manager, Pay Grade 6.

Refer to the Salary Scales and the Pay & Benefits section for further details.

* Note: These figures do not include compulsory deductions for taxation; meals, accommodation and utilities (as applicable); or superannuation.