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Officer Jobs

As an officer you can work as a Pilot, flying one of the Army’s impressive fleet of helicopters. As an engineer you will supervise helicopter maintenance ensuring they are operating at peak capability. Or be an Aviation Force Preservation Officer, specialising in safety management. Learn more

Soldier jobs

There is an amazing array of soldier positions to choose from in Army Aviation. Work in Logistics and Support as a Groundcrewman, planning movement and troop support, or as a technician, maintaining aircraft airframes and electrical equipment. Learn more

Inteview with Darren Goldsmith, Tiger Avionics Technician

Darren Goldsmith - Tiger Avionics Technician

Darren joined the Army as an avionics technician because he needed something extra in his life and had always dreamed of working with aircraft. He works on the ARH Tiger, a brand new, state of the art helicopter being currently introduced into the Army. The main part of his job is maintaining and installing various electrical components on the aircraft, although a big benefit of working in the army is never knowing what tomorrow will bring. Every day is different.

Officer Jobs

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Second to none – your career as an Army Aeronautical Engineer will provide you with the opportunity to work on the latest helicopters and technology. Develop your engineering and leadership skills while providing support to aviation operations within Australia and overseas.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

You’ll fly within Australia and possibly overseas. Your initial flying will be with helicopter units, but you may convert to fixed wing, or be selected to train as a Qualified Flying Instructor. To apply for this role you will need to apply as a General Service Officer, and while due consideration is given, you aren't guaranteed of being allocated to the Corps of your choice.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

You’ll fly within Australia and possibly overseas. Your initial flying will be with helicopter units, but you may convert to fixed wing, or be selected to train as a Qualified Flying Instructor.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

The Australian Army offers careers in safety management as officers in the Australian Army Aviation Corps.

General Jobs

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Have you ever thought about working in some of the largest military transport aircraft in the world? How about being part of a team that delivers cargo via parachute, to some of the most highly trained soldiers in the world. The role of your team is critical to mission success and hence this is not for the faint hearted. As an added extra, you also get paid while you are trained!

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

If you have a passion for aviation and enjoy a challenge, you’ll find this hands-on role working with sophisticated military helicopters and their flight crews is extremely rewarding with a level of professional responsibility rarely found in the civilian world. You’ll learn how to handle emergency situations and be responsible for the safety support of crew and passengers.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

An outstanding opportunity to manufacture, assemble, install and repair components on some of the most high-tech helicopters in Australia. Training provided.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

An outstanding opportunity to work with a large world-renowned organisation maintaining some of the most high-tech helicopters in Australia. Training provided.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

Avionics Technicians ensure the instruments and electronic systems such as communications and navigational equipment on-board Army aircraft are maintained perfectly.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

A job marshalling aircraft, preparing internal and external loads and conducting hot and cold refuellings will be challenging but very satisfying.

  • Full Time
  • Gap Year
  • Reserve

A job tuning and operating field radio sets and establishing and maintaining data-link and satellite communications in support of Army aircraft operations will be challenging but quite rewarding.

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