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Capable of Mach 1.8, the Hornet multi-role fighter is equipped with a variety of advanced weapons including air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, and a nose-mounted cannon.
Able to gather and analyse information from a wide variety of sources, the Wedgetail is used to control military operations, provide an early warning of hostile activity, and support search and rescue missions.
With three times the capacity and almost twice the range of a Hercules, the mighty Globemaster can carry 102 battle-ready troops, five Bushmaster armoured cars or three Tiger helicopters.
The best part is getting into the jet and feeling the power and freedom that you have – it's great.”
On my first Wedgetail flight I thought 'Wow, I'm flying a 737 at 24 years old' – not many people can say that they've done that.”
We perform a wide variety of roles from flying crucial cargo to important locations or being involved in disaster relief. It's really rewarding.”
"The best part is getting into the jet and feeling the power and freedom that you have – it's great."
"On my first Wedgetail flight I thought 'Wow, I'm flying a 737 at 24 years old' – not many people can say that they've done that."
"We perform a wide variety of roles from flying crucial cargo to important locations or being involved in disaster relief. It's really rewarding."
For a Commercial Pilot Licence.
You’ll also need to pay all your living
expenses while training.
zero cost
To become fully qualified.
The best training in Australia,
aircraft use, accommodation and meals
will cost you absolutely nothing. In
fact, in the Air Force you’ll be paid
to train.
Through a bachelor degree.
This would be the cost whether you
train through a 3-year Bachelor of
Aviation course or via obtaining a
Commercial Pilots Licence. University
accommodation could cost another
$22,000 a year.
(Commercial Pilot
Licence)
You’ll also need to pay all your living expenses while training.
(For full training
course)
This would be the cost whether you train through a 3-year Bachelor of Aviation or via obtaining a Commercial Pilots Licence. University accommodation could cost another $22,000 a year.
(To become fully
qualified)
Training, aircraft use, accommodation and meals will cost you absolutely nothing. In fact, in the Air Force you’ll be paid to train.
80-90,000
As little as 6
months
After around five years and having paid for your training and living expenses, your earning potential should start to rise.
You’ll be paid as you train then when qualified, get an excellent starting salary plus 18% Superannuation, allowances and other great benefits.
Over the course of your whole career, you’ll have the least financial rewards of the three options shown here if you choose general aviation.
| TRAINING COST | EARNINGS | NET POSITION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$140K | $0 | -$140K |
|
|
$63K | $150K | $87K |
|
|
$0 | $300K | $300K |
Figures are approximate and based on average costs and earnings.
You'll need to provide an Initial Minimum Period of Service of 11.5 years, which starts the day you enlist. However, if you fail your Air Force Pilot training you'll have no financial or long-term commitments to uphold.
You'll need to provide an Initial Minimum Period of Service of 11.5 years, which starts the day you enlist.
Depending on the airline you’ve committed to, you may be required to stay with them for six years or more following your cadetship.
Working in general aviation, you’ll have no specific commitments to honour.
If you want a career in one of the most excitedting and rewarding jobs in aviation and believe that you have the ambition and aptitude to succeed, click one of the buttons below to take the next step.
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