Plumber - Australian Defence Force Recruiting

AVIONICS TECHNICIAN18Why does the Army need AvionicsTechnicians?The Army needs Avionics Technicians to ensure theinstruments and electronic systems such as communicationsand navigational equipment on board Army helicopters aremaintained to guarantee the operational effectiveness andsafety of the aircraft.What will you be doing?You’ll get to work on a range of helicopters including theBlack Hawk, Chinook and Tiger. You’ll be tasked with notonly maintenance but also problem-solving challenges ona daily basis and you’ll be responsible for identifying andinvestigating defects and recommending remedial action.You’ll also act as a crew member during flight testing todiagnose faults and carry out scheduled and unscheduledservicing, overhauls and repairs to aircraft electricalinstruments, electronic systems and equipment.What makes the job worthwhile?If you have a passion for aviation and an interest inelectronics there’s no where more exciting than the Armyto put them together and train as an Avionics Technician.There’s nothing more satisfying than working out howequipment works and fixing it. On a daily basis, you’ll learnthe inner workings of helicopters right down to the tiniestelectronic component and your skills and talent will be wellrecognised and rewarded.What training will you undergo?No previous experience is necessary, the Army will provideyou with all the training you need and furthermore, you’llreceive a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Aeroskills(Avionics) qualification.After completion of soldier training, you’ll attend the RAAFSchool of Technical Training at Wagga Wagga NSW for a 19month course. The training provides an integrated approachincorporating nationally accredited theory and practicaltraining on aircraft systems and documentation. Subjects aretaught by both the Air Force and the Riverina College TAFEto the National Aerospace Curriculum 1995 (NAC95) in afully modularised course covering both Aircraft MaintenanceEngineer and Aircraft Mechanic modules.On completion of the course you will be posted to theAviation Support Group Workshop at Oakey in Queenslandto undergo on-the-job training for a period of 12 months.During this period, you will also attend the appropriateaircraft equipment maintenance type course at the RoyalAustralian Electrical and Mechanical Engineering AircraftMaintenance School at Oakey. The aircraft type courseyou will be taught on will depend on the Army’s needsat the time.How long is the Training?19 months plus 12 months on-the-job training.What Qualification will you obtain?Nationally recognised Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics).What will you be paid?Soldier training pay: $31,500p.a.Apprenticeship pay: Starts at $36,000p.a. and increasesup to $40,500p.a. during your training.Starting package after training: $70,500p.a.What other benefits will you receive?Along with fantastic pay throughout your career,an additional allowance of $8,224p.a. while you’retraining, you’ll also receive free healthcare, subsidisedaccommodation, home ownership assistance and leave.AVIONICS TECHNICIAN AT A GLANCETrainingQualificationPayJob securityQualified Entry19 months + 12 months on- the-job trainingNationally recognised Certificate IV in Aeroskills(Avionics)Soldier training pay: $31,500p.a.Apprenticeship pay: Starts at $36,000p.a.and increases up to $40,500p.a. during yourtraining.Starting package after training: $70,500p.a.GuaranteedNot available