As a member of our Force Protection staff, you’ll help protect Air Force assets during peacetime and on operations. On base, you’ll be responsible for providing and assisting with routine security patrols. During operational deployments your responsibilities will involve providing ground defence and physical security for Air Force sites, aircraft and personnel, including incident response.

Some Force Protection personnel will also receive training as dog handlers to work with military working dogs.

All Force Protection personnel receive training as investigators and fulfil a number of Service police functions. You may also be involved with the general military training of recruits and Officers, and instructing and providing advice on drill and ceremonial matters for the Air Force.

Careers in the Air Force are well-rewarded, as well as being diverse and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, you will see your salary rise accordingly.

While undertaking initial Recruit Course you will be paid as a Recruit (see attached pay table). On completion of  your Recruit Course you will be paid as an Aircraftsman and your pay will continue to increase as your career progresses.

• You must be 17 years or older.
• Meet the citizenship & security requirements to gain CV security clearance for this trade.
• Restricted Class 1 Manual Licence essential, Full Class 1 preferred.

have a minimum of 12 NCEA Level 1 credits in English and Mathematics.

You must be medically fit for service.