Pilot

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Army Pilot
Eligibility & Selection

ENTRY CRITERIA

Age:                 . 17 to mid-40s ( exact upper age limit depends on avenue of entry)

Education:       . Passes in Year 12 English & Maths ( NSW Level 2 or QLD Maths B                             equivalent)
                         . A pass in Year 10 Science

Physical:          . Good hearing and eyesight
                         . Fit
                          . Not of abnormal build

Other:               . Must have or be eligiable for Australian Citizenship

AVENUES OF ENTRY

Degree Course . Defence Academy, 3-4 years tertiary & Officer Training depending                               on degree
                           . Not selected for Pilot until final year of Officer training

Direct entry       . General Service Officer
(GSO Aviation     ( "career Officer", able to compete for promotion to high rank in      Cadetship)                              due course)
                            . 18 Months Officer training at Royal Military College, Duntroon
                            . Pre-selected for pilot training prior to joining the Army

Direct Entry       . Specialised Service Officer-Pilot
(SSO Pilot)           ( "career Aviator", Likely to be limited to rank of Major)
                            . 6 weeks Officer training at Royal Military College, Duntroon
                            . Pre-selected for pilot training prior to joining the Army

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

1.    Apply Through Defence Recruiting
       . Initial interview
       . Apitude Tests (Psyche Interview, paper tests, coordination tests)
       . Medical Tests

2.     Flight Screening (SSO Pilot Only)
       . 2 weeks flying at the ADF Pilot Selection Agency, Tamworth NSW

3.    Selection Board

4.    Offer Of Employment And Subsiquent Appointment as trainee

RETURN OF SERVICE OBLIGATION (ROSO)

        . Must serve 5 years from the completion of pilot training

USEFUL WEB-SITES

http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/aviation/
        . From the initial screen you can drill down through various links and also                      search by job
        . This will help you find out more about being a Army pilot, including the                         associated training
        . Links include info on Army's new Tiger Armed reconnaissance Helicopter

www.defence.gov.au/raaf/psa/index.htm
        . This is a RAAF site which provides information on the ADF Pilot Selection                   Agency

www.defence.gov.au/raaf/
        . Another RAAF site, which provides information on ADF basic flying training

www.fourarys.org/index2.htm
        . This is the site for the Australian Army Aviation Association, which provides                  background information on flying units, training and life as a pilot

http://www.defence.gov.au/army/
       . Click on "equipment" & select Black Hawk/Chinook to find out more about                   these aircraft types

http://defence.gov.au/army/rmc/
       . Information on the Royal Military College, Duntroon