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Australian Defence Force - Royal Australian Navy - Gap Year Navy Aviation

Australia Wide

Opportunity Expired

The Navy Gap Year program provides young Australians an opportunity to broaden their life experience with only a one year commitment.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Salary
$32,000

Starting salary from $32,000 p.a equiv. plus superannuation

Application dates

Applications Open
24 May 2019
Applications Close
30 Jun 2019

Minimum requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification
Certificate
Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation
Civil Engineering & Construction
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Materials Engineering
I
Computer Graphics & Animation
Data Science
B
Actuarial Studies
Business Administration & Management
Human Resources
Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
C
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
Communication & Media Studies
Music & Performing Arts
H
Classics
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Archaeology & History
Humanities (all other)
Philosophy
Politics & Policy Studies
Social Science (all other)
Theology & Comparative Religion
Social Work & Sociology
L
Law
Legal Studies
M
Dentistry & Dental Science
Nutrition & Dietetics
Medicine & Medical Science
Nursing & Midwifery
Optometry, Ophthalmology & Orthoptics
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Public Health
Psychology & Counselling
Exercise & Sports Science
P
Architecture & Interior Design
Building & Construction
Property, Land & Real Estate
S
Agricultural Science & Management
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Physics & Astronomy
Sciences (all other)
T
General Education Studies

Opportunity

The program offers a 'try before you buy' experience of Navy training and lifestyle, without any obligation to serve beyond the program period.

In 12 memorable months, you'll experience life and work in the Navy, while enjoying:

• a good salary plus generous superannuation
• highly varied work experience
• free medical and dental
• world-class trade training
• subsidised accommodation
• a supportive team environment
• free access to sports and fitness facilities on base
• friendships that last a lifetime

At the end of the program, you can choose to continue your career in the Navy, or use the skills and experiences you've acquired to secure an alternative career path.

Aviation Gap Year roles

As a Navy Gap Year Helicopter Pilot or Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer, you will be immersed in Navy's aviation environment, experiencing everything from helicopters, through to navigation and weapon systems. Aircraft such as the MRH-90 and MH-60R Seahawk are critical to Navy operations, delivering supplies, personnel, resources, and defensive capability. They're flown by Navy Pilots and complemented in the cockpit by Maritime Aviation Warfare Officers who oversee their navigation and weapon systems. These teams are supported by talented technicians and engineers who fulfil varied and rewarding roles, ensuring the helicopters are expertly maintained and ready for service. As a Navy Gap Year

Helicopter Pilot or Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer, you will have the opportunity to experience what life is like for Navy's aviation officers and gain insight into some of Australia's most exciting flying jobs.

As a Navy Gap Year Helicopter Pilot or Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer, you will have experiences and develop skills that will benefit you in your career and personal life long after you graduate. Your Gap Year will be broken up into different stages. This will give you the opportunity to receive basic training and to tour the Navy's different bases. You will experience life at sea, as well as what it is like to be employed ashore in Navy Officer roles. As a Navy Gap Year Helicopter Pilot or Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer, you will be provided with the opportunity to contribute to the operation of the ship or unit.
Ready for an exciting and adventurous gap year? Then apply now!

Salary

• Fully-paid training
• Starting salary from $32,000 p.a equiv. plus superannuation
• Numerous other benefits such as free medical and dental care, and access to sports and leisure facilities
Location
• The 9-week Initial Entry Officer Course is conducted at HMAS Creswell in Jervis Bay on the South Coast of NSW.
• The Shore Establishment tour may include visits to:
• Fleet Base East, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Watson and HMAS Waterhen in Sydney
• HMAS Albatross and HMAS Creswell at Nowra
• Fleet Base West in Western Australia at HMAS Stirling
• Assignment to Sea Deployment and Shore Employment at Establishments could be in a range of locations around Australia.
 

Entry Requirements

• Aged between 18-24 years old by the completion of military training, which is dependent on each intake. January intake must be 18 by 29 March 2019; July intake must be 18 by 20 September 2019.
• Australian citizen at the time of enlistment
• At a minimum, Year 12 level of secondary education (or equivalent) to Officer Entry standard with passes in English, Maths (Tertiary Entrance Level) and two other tertiary accredited subjects. A physical science related subject (physics, chemistry or multi-strand science) is also required for Helicopter Pilot. Please note General Maths and Maths in Society or similarly modified math subjects are not accepted.

Medical and fitness guidelines also apply.

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
It is about seeing beyond the task in front of you and understanding how that piece of work fits in with other related programs.

Jennifer Burgess

  • Graduate stories
It is about seeing beyond the task in front of you and understanding how that piece of work fits in with other related programs.

Jennifer Burgess

  • Graduate stories
As an Electrical Engineering Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), my daily duties will vary depending on the role I am posted into.

Jocelyn Williams

  • Graduate stories
As an Electrical Engineering Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), my daily duties will vary depending on the role I am posted into.

Jocelyn Williams

  • Graduate stories
It is about seeing beyond the task in front of you and understanding how that piece of work fits in with other related programs.

Jennifer Burgess

  • Graduate stories
It is about seeing beyond the task in front of you and understanding how that piece of work fits in with other related programs.

Jennifer Burgess

  • Graduate stories
As an Electrical Engineering Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), my daily duties will vary depending on the role I am posted into.

Jocelyn Williams

  • Graduate stories
As an Electrical Engineering Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), my daily duties will vary depending on the role I am posted into.

Jocelyn Williams