Air force aviator, Paerata tauārangi
Also known as
- Air force officer, flying officer, pilot officer, air defence officer
Air force aviators fly military aircraft and plan and carry out air force operations in New Zealand and around the world.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$67K to $104K
Most common
$114K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Air force aviators
- usually work regular business hours but may work irregular or long hours
- usually work at airfields and in aircraft and may travel nationally and internationally
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be responsible, safety conscious and work well under pressure
Tasks
- fly and navigate aircraft and helicopters
- plan flight paths for safe travel
- help with search, rescue and disaster relief
- plan air transport for people and cargo
- supervise maintenance of aircraft and equipment
- organise and provide training
- manage budgets and resources
- design air communication networks
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need to do training to become an air force aviator.
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
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment
You may need
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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