Aviation Fuel Specialist
NZDF
- Whenuapai, Auckland Woodbourne, Marlborough
- $51,177 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
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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.
Service
Air Force
Specialisation
Operational Support
Location
Whenuapai, Ohakea, Woodbourne
Starting Salary
$51,177
Upcoming Intake
10 May, 2021
About the role
You will be responsible for the quality control testing of aviation fuel held in storage at RNZAF bases and the refuelling of RNZAF and visiting Nations aircraft. This will include the testing and receipting of aviation fuel delivered to bases, the loading and routine maintenance of RNZAF refuelling vehicles and the provision of fuelling operations to aircraft. You will perform the same tasks away from base when deployed in support of RNZAF aircraft operating anywhere in New Zealand or overseas.
Driving light and heavy vehicles will be part of your daily activities, and you will be required to perform some minor first line motor vehicle servicing. You will also be trained to operate and maintain the RNZAF's deployed aviation fuel support equipment.
It's quite a unique trade. We do a lot of outdoors work away from base and you also get to drive many different types of vehicles.
Career progression and training
Basic Training
Job Training
Upon successful enlistment into the Air Force you'll be posted to RNZAF Base Woodbourne (near Blenheim). Here you'll do 12 weeks of basic military training to find out if you've got what it takes to be in the Air force, and learn various subjects including:
- Organisation and Administration
- RNZAF Customs and Protocol
- Drill and Parades
- Military Field Skills and Weapon Training
- First Aid, and Search and Rescue Techniques
- Physical Fitness
During this process you will learn how to operate the Deployable Bulk Fuelling Installation - the equipment set up in remote locations to supply aviation fuel to aircraft. This training is delivered via a three-week course that covers deployed fuel handling and testing, operation of the equipment, emergency procedures, and set-up and breakdown of the deployable installation.
Salary and benefits
Careers in the Air Force are well-rewarded, as well as being diverse and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, you will see your salary rise accordingly.
$42,377
Recruit
$51,177
Starting Salary
$84,549
Higher Rank
Benefits and allowances
There are many additional benefits to being in the Defence Force, that will make your money go further.
For example, on top of your basic salary you can expect 'Military Factor'. This provides you with significant extra financial rewards because of the commitment you've made to serve your country.
Free medical and dental
Access to subsidised equipment on base
Subsidised food on base
Competitive superannuation, up to 4% with KiwiSaver
Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels
Entry requirements
Basics
Education
Fitness and medical
Citizenship
Period of Service
- You must be 17 years or older.
- Meet the
Minimum: NCEA Level 1 with 12 credits in each English and Mathematics.
To be competitive: NCEA Level 2.
- You must be medically fit for service.
- Colour perception restrictions may apply.
Find out if you're eligible .
There may be a return of service period for this trade.
Please contact our 0800 number or talk to your Candidate Experience Facilitator for more information.
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