How to become an Air Force General Entrant
Air Force general entrants perform a variety of specialist Air Force tasks on the ground and in the air.
Personal requirements for an Air Force General Entrant
- Willing to accept responsibility
- Able to lead and motivate others
- Willing to serve anywhere in Australia or overseas
- Australian citizenship
- At least 17 years of age
- Meet aptitude and medical requirements.
Duties & Tasks of an Air Force General Entrant
After initial training, an Air Force general entrant may specialise as an/a:
- Air Surveillance Operator
- Operates radar systems, high-technology computers, and advanced display and communications systems for air defence.
- Airborne Electronics Analyst
- Operates airborne electronic systems to identify ships and submarines, as well as to assist with search and rescue operations.
- Airfield Defence Guard
- Maintains security of both Air Force bases and installations, takes part in land search and rescue operations, and instructs base personnel on security matters.
- Cook
- Prepares food and distributes it to an entire Air Force base.
- Dental Assistant
- Helps with dental procedures, writes reports and manages the accounting and appointment records.
- Air Intelligence Analyst
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Collects, analyses, stores and distributes intelligence in the form of images of ground force status and operational capability.
- Medical Assistant
- Works in Air Force hospitals and Unit Health Facilities to assist registered nurses with care of patients.
- Air Intelligence Analyst
- Signals Intelligence
- Operates modern communications receiving and analysis equipment in various operational roles.
