Navy and Army 2021 Intake Update: Our early 2021 intakes are almost full! Read more >>Skip to section:About the role Career progression and training Salary and benefits Entry requirementsAs 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. ServiceAir ForceOperational SupportLocationWhenuapai, Ohakea, Woodbourne$51,177Upcoming Intake10 May, 2021About 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.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 AdministrationRNZAF Customs and ProtocolDrill and ParadesMilitary Field Skills and Weapon TrainingFirst Aid, and Search and Rescue TechniquesPhysical FitnessSalary 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 $51,177 $84,549 Higher RankBenefits 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 You can also browse jobs by specialisation to narrow down your search, or find your ideal fit with the Passion Finder tool.#J-18808-Ljbffr
