Helicopter Avionics Technician (No Experience)

Your Role

As a Navy Helicopter Avionics Technician, you’ll maintain the high-tech systems and components that make advanced military helicopters so much more interesting to work on than ordinary civilian aircraft.

You’ll be responsible for maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair, supporting the safe and efficient operation of helicopters onboard ships and ashore. Initially you’ll work with Seahawk Romeo helicopters and may also be assigned to a variety of other Navy aircraft, including unmanned aerial vehicles.

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 (Avionics).

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

• Anti-submarine systems
• Aircraft weapons and armament
• Navigational systems
• Radar, sonar and doppler systems
• Communication systems
• Air weapon systems
• 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 Avionics Technician) and application are available at adfcareers.gov.au.