Your role:

A career in Navy Aviation role offers the chance to lead and pilot military helicopters to accomplish diverse missions at sea and ashore. Managing a team and working on some of the most advanced aircraft and aviation systems in the world, you’ll contribute to maritime security, operational readiness and mission success across a range of environments.

In a Navy Aviation role, you’ll receive paid training from day one, gain hands on experience with sophisticated technology and develop specialist operational skills. These roles offer opportunities to work across helicopters and drones across various areas including intelligence and surveillance, search and rescue, surface warfare, drone operation and more.

Browse Navy Aviation roles below:

- Aviation Warfare Officer

Take command in the front seat of a Navy Combat Helicopter. Work alongside a Navy Pilot to employ the helicopter tactically, managing the weapons, sensors, communications and more.
- Helicopter Pilot

Operate and pilot military helicopters to accomplish diverse missions at sea and ashore.
- Drone Pilot Mission Commander

Pilot high-tech military grade drones to gather information that enhances the security and situational awareness of your ship and crew.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary

- Job security
- 16.4% superannuation - 4.4% over the Australian average, meaning you can retire with more
- Free medical and dental care
- Get paid to train from day one - no experience required
- Become a homeowner: get help to buy a home
- Cheaper living: rent allowance or subsidised rental
- Career progression and development opportunities

- Travel and adventure

- Free fitness facilities
- Support for your family:



subsidised healthcare, free access to on-base gyms and pools, family and community programs, resources for school transitions
- Delicious chef made meals at sea
- Balance of shore and sea postings

Technical Aviation Roles available: There are more options within the Navy to work in aviation, with a wider range of entry pathways available. To find out more, click here: Browse all Careers - ADF Careers

Salary:

On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you’ll enjoy a package starting from $97,178 per annum. You might also be eligible for additional allowances, on top of your salary.

Eligibility:

- For these roles, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have passes in Year 12 English and 3 other board accredited academic subjects or be in your final year and on track to pass them all. A pass in Year 10 science is also required.
- The eligibility requirements may vary, for more information, please click the relevant link below to find out how you can apply.
- 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
- Aviation Warfare Officer - Eligibility
- Helicopter Pilot - Eligibility
- Drone Pilot Mission Commander - Eligibility

How to Apply:

1. Click ‘Quick Apply’ to express your interest and speak with a recruiter. An ADF Careers team member will call you within 5 business days.
2. Ready to apply now? Visit the links below to view the full position description and submit your application today.

- Aviation Warfare Officer

- Helicopter Pilot

- Drone Pilot Mission Commander

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