AddressAfter you complete your Initial Military Training, you will start Basic Pilot Course at No 1 Flying Training School on the Pilatus PC 21 at RAAF Base East Sale. After this, you will continue your ab-initio pilot training at No 2 Flying Training School at RAAF Base Pearce near Perth.
If you are selected for Fixed Wing Pilot during your training, your future aircraft type will be drawn from the largest selection of aircraft in the Air Force. Your final allocation of aircraft type will be based on your preference, your performance during training and availability of positions.
What can you fly?
The Airbus KC-30 Multi-Role Tanker Transport: provides vital air-to-air refuelling capability to fighter aircraft in addition to transporting personnel within Australia and overseas.
The E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft: this converted Boeing 737 aircraft with advanced radar capabilities is Air Force’s ‘eyes in the sky’ with a command and control capability.
The P-8A Poseidon: this converted Boeing 737 aircraft performs a variety of missions including anti-surface strike, anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue. Another key role for the Poseidon is to undertake maritime Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions.
C-17A Globemaster III: this strategic airlifter allows Australia to rapidly deploy troops, supplies, combat vehicles, heavy equipment and helicopters anywhere in the world.
C-130J Hercules: medium-sized tactical airlifter which can deliver cargo to airfields with short unsurfaced runways, and airdrop cargo and paratroopers by parachute.
C-27J Spartan: bridges the gap between Army helicopters, such as the CH-47F Chinook, and larger Air Force aircraft, such as the C-130J Hercules and C-17A Globemaster III.
Special Purpose Aircraft: Australia’s VIP fleet comprises the Boeing 737 Business Jet and the Dassault Falcon 7X.
B350 King Air: This navigational training aircraft also assists in personnel transport.
Click on this link for more information on the other streams within Officer Aviation.
