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Trades

Nothing beats a career in one of our Trades! If you like working with your hands, solving problems and being part of a well-functioning team. Expect a mix of hands-on training and theory.

Airman

Aeronautical Metal Worker

This career is ideal if you like getting your hands dirty as well as using your head to solve technical problems. As a vital part of our ground crew, you’ll be trained to manufacture and repair a variety of equipment, using various metals and alloys.

Aircraft Technician

Do you think you could strip down an aircraft and rebuild it? With this job you’ll find out how – servicing, overhauling and maintaining all our aircraft systems and components.

Armament Technician

From guided missiles to explosives, this is your opportunity to understand and maintain some of the world’s most awesome weapons systems.

Avionics Technician

Travel the world and work on our expanding fleet of aircraft, learning how to maintain and repair the complex electronics systems that keep them flying.

Composites Technician

Be a key member of the ground crew, use your head to think through problems and you hands to repair a wide range of aviation related equipment.

Fire Fighter

Protect lives and equipment as you lead the fire and rescue services at our airfields and bases.

GSE Technician

Good with your hands and have an interest in motor vehicles? As a GSE Technician, you’ll have a hands-on role in maintaining a wide range of specialist vehicles and equipment.

Machinist

If you’re keen on a hands-on technical career and love aircraft, this is definitely the job for you. As a Machinist in the Air Force, you’ll be responsible for the manufacture and repair of aeronautical and non-aeronautical equipment, using a range of complex and technically advanced machines and tools.

Parachute Jump Instructor

There’s never a dull moment as a Parachute Jump Instructor (PJI) in the Air Force. From conducting static line training courses to advanced free-fall training and a host of other responsibilities, you will find it an exhilarating and adrenalin-charged career.

Safety & Surface Technician

As a Safety & Surface Technician you will be responsible for keeping our aircraft and equipment in peak operational condition.