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Minimum Entry Requirements

Air force Generic Requirements

To qualify you will need to meet the minimum basic requirements listed below, as well as specific requirements for your chosen trade. In order to be considered a more competitive applicant, we recommend exceeding these requirements where possible.
 

You must:

Airman Trade - Minimum Entry Requirements

TRADENCEA LEVELCREDITS PER SUBJECTSUBJECTSOTHER REQUIREMENTS
Aeronautical Metal Worker1 (Level 2 preferred)12English, Mathematics and a Science or Design Technology subject. 
Aircraft Technician212English, Mathematics and a Science subject. 
Air Warfare Specialist212English, Maths and a Science subject.Eyesight restrictions may apply.
Aviation Refueller112English and Mathematics.Class 1 Full Drivers Licence
(Consideration will be given to those with a Restricted Licence).
Armament Technician212English, Maths and a Science subject. 
Avionics Technician212English, Maths and a Science subject. 
Communication and Information Systems (CIS) Technician212English, Mathematics and Science (or Science-related subjects).
A Level 5 Diploma in Electronics, Computer Technology or Telecommunications would be an advantage.		Class 1 Full Drivers Licence.
Composites Technician112English, Mathematics and a Science or Design Technology subject. 
Fire Fighter112English and Mathematics.Class 1 or 2 Full Manual Drivers Licence 
(Class 2 is preferred).
Flight Steward112English and Mathematics. 
Force Protection Specialist112English and Mathematics.Class 1 Restricted Drivers Licence.
Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician112English, Mathematics and a Science or Design Technology subject. 
Intelligence Specialist212English, Mathematics and a Science subject.NZ Citizen.
A 10 year background history that can be checked by the NZ authorities to obtain high level security clearances.
No decreased colour perception.
Logistics Specialist112English and Mathematics. Computer experience is preferred.Class 1 Restricted Manual Drivers Licence
(Full Class 1 Manual Drivers Licence preferred).
Machinist112English, Mathematics and Science or Design Technology 
(Level 2 Mathematics, English and Physics preferred.)		 
Medic212English, Mathematics and a Science subject. 
Parachute Jump Instructor112English and Mathematics.An NZPF Jump Master ‘B’ Licence or International Equivalent.
NZ Citizen.
Safety and Surface Technician112English, Mathematics and Science or Design Technology
(Level 2 Mathematics, English, Physics preferred). 		 


Air Force Officer roles - Minimum Entry Requirements

TRADENCEA LEVELCREDITS PER SUBJECTSUBJECTS/QUALIFICATIONSOTHER REQUIREMENTS
Air Warfare Officer218English, Mathematics and a Science subject (pref Physics).Eyesight restrictions apply
CIS Officer  Level 6 Diploma in Electronics and Computer Technology or Telecommunications.
To be more competitive a Bachelor of Info Science or BBS/BBC majoring in Computer Science,
Info Systems, Info Technology, Computer System Engineering, Internet Systems or Software Engineering.		 
Engineering Officer  A Degree in Engineering, Science or Technology with Majors in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Aeronautical Engineering. 
Intelligence Officer  A degree with preference of Politics, International Relations, Defence and Strategic Studies,
Information Systems/Technology or Remote Sensing.		Min. age of 19 years.
NZ Citizen.
Pilot218English, Mathematics and a Science subject (pref. Physics). 
Supply Officer  Level 5 Diploma in Commerce, Business, Logistics or Supply Chain Management. To be more competitive a Bachelor Degree in the above. 

*The Royal New Zealand Air Force also offers a range of Specialist roles.