The Air Force is the premier organisation that provides space and air defence of the country.
Careers on the takingArmed Forces jobs, particularly jobs in the Air Force cover a wide expanse of fields, specialisations, and professions. Air Force have available jobs in:
- engineering
- communications
- combat and security
- IT
- electronics
- logistics
- management and administration
- law
- health
- hospitality
- music and photography.
Are you the right fit?You can have any Air Force jobs either as part of the Permanent Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air Force Specialist Reserve provided that you meet the qualifications and requirements set by the Air Force.Permanent Air Force jobs are open to those who want to work full-time in the Air Force. The Air Force Reserve offers part-time jobs with flexible job options for Reservists. Reservists come from different fields and backgrounds and from different parts of the country. Air Force Special Reserve jobs are available to health and medical practitioners, legal, public relations, and chaplaincy
professionals.If you want to join the Air Force, there are some basic requirements that you must meet:
- you should be 17-51 years old to qualify for most jobs, 56 year old men and women can still apply for the Air Force Reserve
- you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident
- you must meet aptitude standards set by the Air Force
- you must demonstrate interest and enthusiasm for a career in the Air Force
- you must demonstrate leadership potentials and problem-solving skills
- you must satisfy security requirements
- you must have completed Year 9 English and maths
- you must be computer literate
- you must be reasonably fit to complete recruitment and training processes.
Different Air Force jobs have varied qualifications and skill requirements. For instance, Air Force technicians and tradespersons must have the appropriate technical skills to do their job efficiently and effectively. Education
Officer, on the other, requires different qualifications.Money mattersAir Force gives salaries that are comparatively higher than those in the civilian world. Salaries increase based on competency level, rank, and years of service. Like other Armed Forces jobs, Air Force gives benefits such as
medical and dental assistance, house rental and purchase assistance, and travel and leave incentives.
