You will also be required to successfully pass a physical fitness test before appointment.įor further details on medical and physical fitness standards refer to Physical Fitness Standards for Entry into the ADF and Medical Process for Entry into the ADF. This is partially assessed from the completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your medical history, followed by a physical examination. To be enlisted or appointed, you must be medically and physically fit for entry to your chosen occupation. Officer Aviation Candidates (Mission Aircrew, Mission Controller and Pilot) can choose to study any degree offered at ADFA by the UNSW except for four-year engineering degrees. Once the IMPS period is complete, there is no remaining debt. Once the period of study has ended, the debt begins to acquit (reduce) for the remainder of your Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS). In general terms, this debt accrues (increases) whilst undertaking study, with the maximum debt reached on completion of study. This entry mode attracts a debt greater than the maximum rate of HECS due to the higher costs associated with ADFA studies ($25,000 per annum).
The completion of Year 12 university entry level mathematics (unmodified) and physics or multi-strand science is highly desirable. As well as applying to the Air Force for entry, you must also apply to the University through the Universities Admissions Centre (NSW and ACT).
The desired ATAR or equivalent for your chosen degree.Passes in English and three other academic subjects.The requirements for acceptance into Initial Officer Training for an Officer Aviation (Mission Aircrew, Mission Controller and Pilot) are:
If suitably qualified, you may also get involved with joint tactical exercises working closely with Army units and in maritime activities onboard Navy vessels.Īpplicants must be at least 17 years of age and able to complete Initial Officer Training (IOT), Initial Specialist Employment Training (ISET) and Return of Service Obligation (ROSO) before reaching compulsory retirement age (60).Īpplicants will not be allowed to enter the ADF until they achieve a minimum of 17 years of age, however they may be able to initiate the application process from 16 years and six months of age. With appropriate tactical training you may participate in operations overseas. As an ABM your likely first operational posting will be to:Īs an ATC you could be posted to any Australian Defence Force Base within Australia that has Air Base Air Traffic Services, which include: The locations that you will serve as a Mission Controller will depend if you are streamed to Air Battle Manager (ABM) or Air Traffic Controller (ATC). This sees Air Traffic Controllers often working extensively with the Army and Navy, including controlling from Navy ships. You may be called upon to control the airspace above a battlefield, whether that is over the land or the sea. Air Force Air Traffic Control Officers are responsible for all traffic, not just military traffic, at the airfields where military Air Traffic Control is provided (including Darwin, Townsville and Newcastle airports, which share a runway with the Air Force base).Īir Force Air Traffic Controllers do more than just control from a tower or in front of a radar screen at a military airfield. During your training at RAAF Base East Sale, you would have been selected for Air Traffic Controller based on your preference, performance during training and availability of positions.Īs an Air Traffic Controller you will build your knowledge and skills delivering Air Base Air Traffic Services at one of the many military airfields and joint user airfields around Australia. As an Air Traffic Controller, you will join the Air Force through the Officer Aviation - Mission Controller pathway.