Helicopter Airframe Technician (No Experience)

Your Role

Be a tradie in the Navy working as a Helicopter Airframe Technician to maintain, repair and overhaul Seahawk Romeo helicopter aircraft systems, equipment and components, onboard ships and ashore.

Whether you already have a trade, you're an apprentice, or you have no experience at all, we're hiring. You’ll be paid from day one to gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job trade training and work towards a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical).

You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression, and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.

Your Duties Include, but Aren’t Limited to Maintaining

• Helicopter transmissions
• Engine systems and controls
• Auxiliary systems
• Flight control systems
• Aircraft structures and aircraft finishes
• Ground support equipment
• Landing gear
• Aviation safety equipment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Job security
• Superannuation of 16.4% - 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

Salary

Competitive Salary + Generous Superannuation of 16.4%
Get paid to train from day one and earn a salary $60,517 per year. Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $95,741 per year.

Period of Service Requirements

General Entry Sailor roles now have an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) between 2 and 3 years for all applicants.

Eligibility

• For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have passes in Year 10 English, Maths and Science.
• 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.

How to Apply

1. Use the Apply button 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? The full position description (Navy - Helicopter Airframe Technician) and application are available at adfcareers.gov.au.