AIR FORCE RESERVE
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Airfield Defence Guard (part time)
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Airfield Defence Guard (part time)
SNAPSHOT
In the Air Force Reserve, you’ll enjoy challenges and experiences outside the everyday, without compromising your lifestyle. Plus, Reserve service is flexible and can fit around your family, life and work commitments.
Flexibility
Serve a few weekends or weeks a year, in a way that suits your lifestyle.
Choice of days
Work a minimum of 20 days or up to 200 days a year. Your contribution is flexible depending on your job and training.
Length of service
There's no contact duration so you have the freedom to stay as long as you want.
HEAR FROM OUR RESERVISTS
I wanted to come out of my comfort zone.
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Airbase Protection and Security (Part Time)
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Airbase Protection and Security (Part Time)
Your Benefits
Financial
In addition to giving back, you'll benefit from a range of financial incentives.
Tax-free daily pay and allowances
Enjoy tax-free pay that goes straight into your pocket. As you advance in rank and experience so will your pay.
Free food and accommodation when serving
Your accommodation and food are covered when you travel interstate or overseas while on training, exercises or deployments.
Free medical and dental care
Get free access to the highest quality medical and dental care while on exercises and deployments.
Skills
See how the Reserves can enhance your existing skills and profession with specialised training and ongoing career development.
Advance your career
Specialised training will improve your skill set and provide you with unique capabilities that will advance your career now and in the future.
Improve your leadership skills
You'll be equipped with the leadership skills you need to perform effectively in a tight-knit team.
Boost your confidence
Grow into a more confident person and build your skills throughout your Reservist career.
Training Breakdown
Air Base Protection and Security
Most Air Force Reserve candidates are already qualified in a trade or profession, so initial training courses concentrate on fundamental skills and preparing you for life in the Air Force.
Course: Initial Military Training (IMT)
Location: Your home base and RAAF base in Wagga, NSW.
Duration: Reservists can expect to attend their home base on average one to two days per month in order to complete physical fitness assessments and pre-requisite training required for the residential phase. This is followed by a 4-week residential phase at the 1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU), which is located at RAAF Base Wagga in NSW.
Following IMT, Airbase Protection and Security trainees are required to complete Airbase Protection Initial Employment Training (IET), which consists of a 4-week residential course undertaken the RAAF Security and Fire School (RAAFSFS) at RAAF Base Amberley, QLD.
Air Force Specialist Reserve
Most Air Force Reserve candidates are already qualified in a trade or profession, so initial training courses concentrate on fundamental skills and preparing you for life in the Air Force.
Course: Specialist Reserve Induction Course (SRIC)
Location: RAAF Base East Sale, VIC
- Duration: 5 days (plus travel)
- Usually completed within two years of joining
- Ongoing specialist courses also available.