Duties and Tasks

Air Force general entrants perform a range of specialised tasks which may include:

• operating specialist equipment, vehicles and weapons systemsmaintaining security of both Air Force bases and installations
• providing airfield fire and rescue services including taking part in land search and rescue
• maintaining and servicing administration systems
• providing catering, health, safety, comfort and in-flight service for airforce personnel
• undertaking law enforcement, detection and investigation of offencesloading, unloading and refueling of aircraft
• completing a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks.

Specialisations

After initial training, an Air Force general entrant may specialise as an:

Air Surveillance Operator (Air Force)
Airborne Electronics Analyst (Air Force)
Airfield Defence Guard (Air Force)
Clerk - Supply (Air Force)
Clerk (Air Force)
Communications and Information System Controller (Air Force)
Cook (Air Force)
Crew Attendant (Air Force)
Dental Assistant (Air Force)
Firefighter (Air Force)
General Hand (Air Force)
Geospatial Imagery Intelligence Analyst (Air Force)
Medical Assistant (Air Force)
Photographer (Air Force)
Plant Operator (Air Force)
Security Police (Air Force)
Signals Operator - Linguist or Technical (Air Force)
Supplier (Air Force)

Work Conditions

Working conditions can vary according to the area of specialisation. Most work is at Air Force bases.

Personal Requirements

• willing to accept responsibility
• ability to lead and motivate others
• willing to serve anywhere in Australia or overseas
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency
• at least 17 years of age
• meet aptitude and medical requirements.

Related Industries

Defence

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Defence Force Members - Other Ranks

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Defence (NCOs and Other Ranks) (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Work Opportunities websites

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