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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.

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

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As an Aviation Fuel Specialist, you’ll be an important member of the Air Force operational support team. Your main tasks will involve the quality control testing and delivery of aviation fuel, but you’ll also train to drive and operate a wide range of vehicles and machinery.

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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. On any given day you could find yourself in the hangar on base, out on the flight line or in the field working on aviation systems, navigation, radios and conducting specialised electronics work.

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Good with your hands and have an interest in motor vehicles and general engineering? As a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician, you’ll have a hands-on role in maintaining a wide range of specialist vehicles, and aviation and field support equipment.

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Our supply chain is vital for making the Air Force run smoothly and efficiently. As a Logistics Specialist you’ll help organise, buy and manage all the equipment we use, keeping us ready for any eventuality. It’s a varied and exciting career, and one of the most important roles in the Air Force.

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

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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.

As an RNZAF Air Loadmaster, you are a key member of a fixed-wing airlift aircraft crew, responsible for the safe loading, restraint and delivery of passengers, vehicles and cargo. Working closely with pilots and groundcrew, you ensure the aircraft is configured correctly and that all loads are balanced and secured for flight.

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Protect lives and mission critical assets as part of our Aviation Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) teams at airfields and bases.

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As an RNZAF Helicopter Loadmaster you are a key member of No. 3 Squadron’s helicopter capability. No. 3 Squadron operates a modern helicopter fleet, comprising five Agusta 109 light utility helicopters and eight NATO Helicopter Industries NH90 medium lift helicopters. Once qualified, you can expect to be employed across a wide range of missions in support of the New Zealand Defence Force, and a host of government and non-government agencies within New Zealand and overseas.

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Test your skills at home and overseas as you learn how to produce accurate intelligence from imagery, electronic signals and geospatial information.