Air Force Pilot (Fixed Wing) - Officer Entry (ADFA or Direct Entry)
Royal Australian Air Force · RAAF Base East Sale (Initial Officer Course); ADFA Canberra for ADFA entry · Australia
- Position
- Cadet
- Aircraft
- Various (Basic Pilot Course, Intermediate Pilot Course, then type conversion)
- Base
- RAAF Base East Sale (Initial Officer Course); ADFA Canberra for ADFA entry
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Type rating
- Not required
- Listed since
- 31 Oct 2026
Role page carries an Apply Now link; no closing date shown. Citizenship: page states 'You must be an Australian citizen to serve in the ADF' and adds that permanent residents may be eligible. Age: ADFA - apply from 16, must be at least 17 on day of entry; Direct Entry Officer - apply from 16.5, must be at least 17 to join. Education: Year 12 with passes in English and 3 other subjects. Service: ADFA 7-year IMPS served alongside a 9-year Return of Service Obligation; Direct Entry 9-year ROSO from ISET/OPCON. Training: 12-week Initial Officer Course at East Sale, Basic Pilot Course 30 weeks, Intermediate Pilot Course 28 weeks, then operational conversion of about 3-6 months. No salary figure on the page.
The advert is on adfcareers.gov.au. Always check the details there before applying.