Your role
As an Avionics Technician in the Air Force, you’ll service and repair avionics systems on state-of-the-art aircraft, such as the P-8A Poseidon, C-17A Globemaster III and F-35A Lightning II. You’ll work as part of a highly skilled team and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of avionics systems and equipment at either flightline or workshop level.
Your duties may include:
- aircraft flightline handling and oxygen replenishment.
- inspecting, removing, installing, testing, and troubleshooting aircraft avionic and oxygen components
- disassembling and reassembling aircraft components
- preparing and using aircraft support equipment
- manufacturing and repairing aircraft electrical looms and antenna cables
- performing aircraft reconfigurations, upgrades and modifications
- identifying and demanding aircraft spares
- preparing and packaging technical equipment for transportation.
You’ll be paid from day one to gain all the skills and trade qualifications needed with extensive on-the-job training, all while living an adventurous lifestyle and making a difference to Australia.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Generous superannuation
- Good work/life balance
- Career progression and development
- Supportive team environment
- Free medical and dental
- Job security
- Travel opportunities
Salary
Upon completion of initial military and employment training, you will enjoy a salary package starting from $83,610.
Location
Following training, you may be posted to one of the major Air Force bases around Australia, such as RAAF Base Amberley, Williamtown, or Edinburgh.
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Apply today and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.
For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have passed Year 10 English, Maths and Science (with a Physics component). 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 link below for the full position description and detailed application requirements.
- https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/air-force/avionics-technician
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- If not an Australian citizen, are you a citizen of any of the following countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada or United States of America? [Please write country below]
Licence/Certification:
- Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 31/08/2025