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Officer

Many of the officer employment specialisations in the Air Force are available to people without a degree qualification. Although the occupations listed under Officer do not require a degree, we find that a significant number of applicants are degree qualified.

Officer entrants typically join the Air Force direct from Year 12 at school, university or civil employment and proceed directly to the Officers' Training School at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria, to undertake the Initial Officer Course.

Following graduation from initial officer training, officers undertake specialist training before moving on to full employment in their chosen specialisation in the Air Force.

Australian Defence Force Academy

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is designed to provide young Officer Cadets from all three Services (Navy, Army, Air Force) with the finest tertiary education in Australia.

ADFA is a College of the University of New South Wales and officers graduate with a University of New South Wales degree. ADFA offers degrees in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Aeronautical), Science, Arts, Business and Technology.

The rules for Arts and Science degrees at the Academy are quite liberal and allow you to select majors and minors from a broad range of disciplines. Other subjects which may be of particular interest to you are also available. Meteorology, Computer Science and Mechanics of Flight, for example.

Science and Arts students will generally graduate with their degree after three years although some may continue for a fourth (honours) year. Application to undertake an Honours year is subject to being selected by the University College and approval by the Air Force. It is not a right.

Logistics Cadets are to undertake studies in areas relevant to the fields that they will be employed in. These include areas such as financial or project management, contracting, warehousing and inventory management, transportation and distribution management, supply chain analysis, human resource management, statistics, economics, systems analysis or integrated logistics support management.

The following details Air Force degree requirements by Specialisation:

  • Aeronautical Engineer:  E(Aero or Mech);
  • Electronics Engineer:  BE (Elec);
  • Armament Engineer:  BE (Mech, Aero, Elec);
  • Airfield Engineer:  BE (Civil);
  • Pilot:  BSc, BA, BTech(Aero), BTech(Avn), BBus;
  • Navigator:  BSc, BA, BTech(Aero), BBus;
  • Logistics Officer:  BBus, BA(Econ);
  • Administration Officer:  BBus, BA(Econ);
  • Intelligence Offficer:  BA, BSc, BTech(Aero), BBus;
  • Air Defence Officer:  BA, BSc, BBus; and
  • Air Traffic Control:  BA, BSc, BBus.

It is the Academy's philosophy to provide cadets with every possible resource and opportunity to help them do their best, which in turn helps the Academy and its graduates live up to the maxim "To lead. To Excel".

You are paid to study at ADFA and receive a textbook allowance, free medical and dental treatment, free uniforms and Higher Education Contribution Scheme payments are met by the ADF. In addition, you are guaranteed a job as an Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force when you graduate. While you are studying, you will enjoy one of the best student/teacher ratios in the country and have access to state-of-the-art technology and facilities on campus dedicated to giving you the best academic and military qualifications possible.

But academic pursuits are just a part of being a student at ADFA. There's also the military studies, fitness training, leadership and management skills you'll develop.

The first academic year essentially consists of the following components:

1 week Orientation;

4 weeks Academy Military Education and Training (AMET);

1 week Chief of the Defence Force Parade;

16 weeks Session 1 academic studies (This period includes a 2 week recess of career development and field trips which can be either academic or military in nature);

2 weeks mid-year examinations, followed by two weeks Single Service Training (SST) at HMAS Creswell (Navy), Royal Military College, Duntroon (Army) or RAAF Base East Sale, VIC (Air Force);

14 weeks Session 2 academic studies (This period includes a 1 week study recess);

2 weeks study and end of year examinations;

3 weeks SST at respective Single Service Colleges;

1 week - Graduation; and

5 weeks end of year leave.

Breaks during the year provide scope for academic field trips, military tours, excursions and adventurous training. Military training is also provided in Defence Studies, which include Current Affairs, Military History, Physical and Recreational Training. You will also take your place in Drill and Ceremonial Parades throughout the year.

Note: During 2nd and 3rd year, Single Service Training normally takes place at the beginning and end of each academic year and includes, for example, Ground Defence Training, Management and Operations theory and practice, Navigation and Single Service Drill and Ceremonial. It may also include Specialist Courses, visits to Military Units and opportunities for Service Attachments or Engineering Work Experience.

Graduate

The Royal Australian Air Force has a huge job to do including keeping the nation's air defence capabilities operational, providing a search and rescue function and assisting in times of national emergency. If you are already a degree qualified professional, and looking for a job that offers satisfaction, excitement and a challenge and the opportunity to utilise and further develop your management and leadership skills, then you may wish to consider a career as an Officer (Graduate Only) in the Air Force.

Degree qualified officers normally start their careers at one rank higher than non-graduate officers.

Officer (Reserve)

The Air Force Active Reserve (AF AR) is composed of volunteer members who are highly motivated towards the Air Force and their Reserve commitment.

The function of the Air Force Reserve is to complement the work of Permanent Air Force members by providing trained Reserve personnel to support the Permanent Air Force in operational deployments or associated support activities during a Defence contingency. During times of peace the Air Force Reserve supplements the Permanent Air Force to undertake peacetime tasks and trains Air Force Reserve personnel to become effective members of the Air Force.

Employment in the Air Force Reserve is a constantly challenging, ever-evolving job that gives you the opportunity to work in a unique environment that's in complete contrast to your everyday job. You will receive many of the benefits of Air Force life and provide a real contribution to Australia's defence capability, without the full time commitment. Not only will you receive first hand experience of Air Force life, but your pay is tax free. What's more, the training you'll gain and the new skills you'll develop will help you grow personally and professionally, not only in your Air Force career but in your regular full time job as well.

The Active Reserves play a vital role in the Air Force. There are a range of part time jobs that have Permanent Air Force equivalents. While many Reservists are former members of the Air Force, opportunities exist for people with no previous military experience. Just like full time Air Force personnel, Reservists have the opportunity to travel on exercises and may even apply for operational service should the opportunity arise. Active Reserve members may be utilised in an area of war-like operations or in backfill positions left vacant by other Air Force personnel who have been deployed.

Attendance Commitment

Air Force AR members are required to attend for a minimum of 32 training days each financial year. This may include a continuous training period of 14 days. Approval can be granted to work up to 150 days; however, members typically average 40 training days annually.

An Air Force AR member may volunteer for a period of full-time service with the Permanent Air Force, provided the member's services are required.

Annual Activities

During Air Force AR service all members are required to complete the following activities:

  • physical fitness test; and
  • continuation training consisting of equity, OHS, security and weapons.

Applicant Selection Process

Entry into the Air Force AR is by selection to fill available vacancies. The selection standards are the same as those for joining the Permanent Air Force (PAF).

Initial contact to join the Air Force AR is made through an Australian Defence Force Recruiting Centre or by telephoning 13 19 01. A Careers Counsellor will speak with you on various aspects of the Air Force AR and your qualifications for the desired position will be discussed.

Following receipt of your application, you will normally be called into the nearest Australian Defence Force Recruiting Centre for testing. Testing generally takes a full day and includes:

  • a medical examination;
  • aptitude testing;
  • a psychologists interview; and
  • a recruiting officer interview.

The cost of travel to and from the Australian Defence Force Recruiting Unit, as well as accommodation costs for country applicants, will be met by the Air Force.

Applicants who are assessed as suitable will be considered in competition with other suitable applicants for the positions available.

Further information on part-time ADF careers can be found by accessing the Defence Reserves Support Council website.

The Council promotes the benefits of Reserve service by establishing partnerships with the community and employers.

Further Opportunities

The Air Force High Readiness Reserve provides a short notice response force to complement the full-time Air Force in the event of a declared Defence emergency. The High Readiness Reserve category draws its members from the trained people already providing service in other categories of the Air Force Reserve, and consequently is not generally open to direct civilian entrants. Entry to the High Readiness Reserve is through the Air Force Active Reserve or Specialist Reserve. After completing your training in the Active Reserve or Specialist Reserve, you may then volunteer for the High Readiness Reserve. Volunteer service in the High Readiness Reserve attracts an annual bonus of $5000 to compensate for additional obligations and commitment, as well as an annual allowance of $2500 to help maintain the health and fitness required for short notice service.

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