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ARH Tiger

The Tiger (ARH) is one of the most advanced armed reconnaissance helicopters in the world today and is armed with an amazing array of weaponry including Hellfire missiles, 70mm rockets and cannons. The roof mounted sight is located above the rear cockpit and includes TV and infra red sensors with different fields of view and laser designator.

Powerplant: Two Textron Lycoming T55-L712 engines

Rotor System: Three blades per hub; Fiberglass construction

Speed: 225 r/min Manual folding blades

Crew: 2 (cockpit), 33 (cabin)

Empty weight: 23,401 lbs

Max weight: 50,000 lbs

CH-47D CHINOOK

The Chinook is used for battlefield support to air mobile and other operations. This includes movement of fuel stores, vehicles, heavy equipment and troop lifting. It has a range of 500 km and a cruise speed of 260 km/h. Australian Chinooks have been active in Iraq and Afghanistan in recent years.

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S-70A-9 BLACK HAWK

One of the world's most proven battlefield helicopters, the Black Hawk is involved in the tactical supply and transport of soldiers, medical evacuation, disaster relief and external carriage of heavy equipment, including artillery howitzers and light vehicles. It has a crew of 2 pilots and 2 load masters and is equipped with 2 machine guns.

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MRH 90 - Coming Soon

The Army has ordered a number of the new MRH90 Multi-role helicopters. This electronically controlled aircraft is capable of carrying 20 fully equipped troops or up to 12 medical stretchers. Built to be capable at night or in poor weather, its pilots will work with the Helmet-Mounted Sight Display used by the ARH Tiger.

SPECIFICATIONS

Max Speed: 315 km/h

Range: 714 km

Rate of Climb: 10.1 m/s

Service ceiling: 5,640 m

General Jobs

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Work at the forefront of the very latest aviation technology designing, constructing and maintaining the Army's helicopters alongside some of the most talented engineers in the Defence Force. Well, what are you waiting for?

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Like to fly one of the Army’s impressive fleet of helicopters? Then become an Aviation Corps Officer and you’ll fly helicopters within Australia and possibly overseas on a range of exciting and challenging taskings.

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As an Avionics Engineer in the Army, you’ll be responsible for the instruments that make crucial missions possible. You’ll work alongside talented people in the Defence Force, with the newest helicopters in the country. So, what’s stopping you?

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You’ll work on some of the newest helicopters in the country and be responsible for the design, construction and testing of large software systems to enhance Army's Aviation capabilities alongside a talented and supportive team. It doesn’t get much better.

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Looking for an exciting aviation career? Then look no further than Aviation Corps Officer in the Australian Army. You’ll fly helicopters to transport soldiers or you may be part of a vital search and rescue, medical evacuation or disaster relief team.

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

General Jobs

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Ever thought about working in some of the largest transport aircraft in the world? How about being part of a unique crew that delivers cargo by parachute. The role of your team is critical to mission success and hence this is not for the faint hearted.

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If you enjoy hands-on roles then working with Army helicopters and their flight crews will have lots of appeal and provide you with a level of professional responsibility for the safety support of crew and passengers rarely found in the civilian world.

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

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An outstanding opportunity maintaining the Australian Army's sophisticated, state of the art helicopters. Training provided.

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

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A job marshalling aircraft, preparing and loading aircraft ammunition and conducting hot and cold refuelling will be challenging but very satisfying.

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A job orchestrating the pre and post mission planning for aircraft missions and establishing and maintaining data-link and satellite communications in support of Army aircraft operations will be challenging but very rewarding.

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If you’re the kind of person who’s clocked-up a few hours building remote control models, then a job as a Surveillance Aircraft Operator could be for you. Operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, your bird’s eye view will monitor potential ground threats and…

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