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.

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:

Free medical and dental

16.4% superannuation

Subsidised housing

Travel opportunities

Job security

Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks

Chef made meals at sea

Social and fitness facilities

Balance of shore and sea postings

Variety of allowances

Salary:

Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $87,929.

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.

Fitness requirements:

A Pre-entry Fitness Assessment (PFA) is no longer a requirement for Navy roles, except for Divers. To join the Navy, it's important that you meet the necessary medical and physical requirements. Regular exercise prior to joining will set you up for success as it is an important part of training and service life.

Once you join, Navy will support your physical conditioning to ensure you're prepared to serve. You'll also have access to chef-made meals, gyms, sports and fitness sessions run by physical training instructors.

Apply Now:

Apply today and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.

For this role, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen and have passed Year 10 English, Maths and Science.
If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.

Visit the links below for the full position description and requirements:

Navy - Helicopter Avionics Technician(adfcareers.gov.au)