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Officers & Management

Officers & Management
Our officers are everyday people who enjoy challenges and the responsibility involved in leading and making decisions.
Trades & Apprenticeships
Receive trade qualifications that are nationally recognised and sought after in the civilian world.
Logistics, Hospitality & Support
Provide key logistic support to the entire Air Force. Or develop your hospitality skills in exciting new settings.

Aviation
Operate the range of aircraft in the Air Force’s fleet, from maritime surveillance to jet fighters.
Health Care & Science
Put your health and medical related skills to use in an environment unlike any other.
Business & Administration
A fantastic opportunity exists to develop your career in Business & Administration supporting Air Force personnel.

The Air Force continually encourages you to progress your career and will review it with you regularly to ensure you're getting the most out of it. And once you've been trained in your chosen field the opportunities don't end there. We'll take you as far as you want to go in furthering your education and training and this can even include stints overseas.

Full-time officer

As a first step you'll complete an Initial Officer Course (IOC) at the Officers' Training School, RAAF Base East Sale, Gippsland, in Victoria. The course will run for 16 weeks.

Part-time officer

If you decide to become an officer in the Air Force Reserve, you'll also complete the Initial Officer Course (IOC) at the Officers' Training School. Most reserve officers undergo the part-time version that comprises five phases at Officers' Training School and at their local Air Force reserve squadron. You will cover the same topics as full-time officers, just over a longer period of time. You should complete your IOC within two years of entering the Air Force Reserve. Alternatively, you may complete the IOC on a full-time basis as a Reserve Officer.

Officers' Training School

Officers' Training School is at RAAF Base East Sale, which is the location of several specialist Air Force training schools. It is probably best known as home to the Air Force Roulettes aerobatic display team from Central Flying School. Officers' Training School's motto is “Accept Responsibility”. This school has an excellent reputation for transforming officer trainees into leaders with integrity, professionalism, loyalty, determination, pride and dedication to the Air Force.

What you'll learn

Leadership forms the core of your training but you'll also receive training in ground defence, management, operations, communication, Air Force values, and military law. Your female and male instructors will encourage you to achieve during physical training sessions and this will help to ensure you are physically fit to complete the field exercises. Throughout the course, you will be assessed on your officer qualities.