As a Fitter and Turner in the Air Force, you'll manufacture, maintain and repair vital Air Force machinery. Using your critical thinking skills, you’ll work across a wide range of aircraft and equipment including all-terrain vehicles, aircraft arrestor systems, refuelling equipment, hydraulic systems and weapons.
diagnosing, servicing and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical components on defence plants, aircraft arrestor systems, small arms weapons systems, heavy vehicles and aviation ground support equipment
manufacturing tools, jigs, dies, fixtures and gauges
repairing and modifying selected ground and aviation components
safely operating ground and aviation fuel installations
safely operating aircraft arrestor systems on ADF airfields and sites.

You’ll be paid from day one to gain all the skills and trade qualifications needed with extensive on-the-job training, all while living an adventurous lifestyle and making a difference to Australia.
Competitive salary package




Valuable work/life balance
Career progression and development
Supportive team setting
Free medical and dental
Job security
Travel opportunities

Upon completion of initial military and employment training, you will enjoy a salary package starting from $90,919.

Location

Following training, you may be posted to one of the major Air Force bases around Australia, such as RAAF Base Amberley, Williamtown, or Edinburgh, or have prospects for overseas deployments.

For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have passed Year 10 English, Maths and Science (with a Physics component). If you are not an Australian Citizen please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.
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