Air force officer, Āpiha tauārangi
Also known as
- Pilot, air warfare officer, communication and information systems officer, engineering officer, air marshal, flying officer, RNZAF officer
Air force officers plan and supervise flying operations and oversee the maintenance of military aircraft and equipment.
Your pay could be
$68K
Lower
$86K to $122K
Most common
$140K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Air force officers
- usually work regular business hours but may work irregular or long hours
- usually work in offices, airfields and aircraft and may travel nationally and internationally
- may work in hot, noisy and dusty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be responsible, lead others and work well under pressure
Tasks
- use and maintain military equipment
- guard airfields and planes in war zones
- practice wartime and emergency drills
- train in navigation, first aid and fitness
- help to stop illegal activities
- load and unload aircraft supplies
- join parades and ceremonial events
- assist in rescues and disaster relief
Enterprising
Social
Practical
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need to do training to become an air force officer.
You need
- to be over 16.5 years old when you apply and over 18 when you finish your training
- to complete a training course
- a driver licence
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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