BENEFITS:

• Free medical and dental 
• 16.4% superannuation 
• Subsidised housing 
• Travel opportunities 
• Job security 
• Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks
• Chef made meals at sea  
• Social and fitness facilities 
• Balance of shore and sea postings 
• Variety of allowances 

PERIOD OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:

General Entry Sailor roles now have an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) between 2 and 3 years for all applicants.

FITNESS REQUIREMENTS:

A Pre-entry Fitness Assessment (PFA) is no longer a requirement for Navy roles, except for Divers. To join the Navy, it’s important that you meet the necessary medical and physical requirements. Regular exercise prior to joining will set you up for success as it is an important part of training and service life.
Once you join, Navy will support your physical conditioning to ensure you’re prepared to serve. You’ll also have access to chef-made meals, gyms, sports and fitness sessions run by physical training instructors.

YOUR ROLE:

As a Navy Helicopter Avionics Technician, you’ll maintain the high-tech systems and components that make advanced military helicopters so much more interesting to work on than ordinary civilian aircraft.
You’ll be responsible for maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair, supporting the safe and efficient operation of helicopters onboard ships and ashore. Initially you’ll work with Seahawk Romeo helicopters and may also be assigned to a variety of other Navy aircraft, including unmanned aerial vehicles.
You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression, and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.

YOUR DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT AREN’T LIMITED TO MAINTAINING:

• Anti-submarine systems
• Aircraft weapons and armament
• Navigational systems
• Radar, sonar and doppler systems
• Communication systems
• Air weapon systems
• Aviation safety equipment