Staff Instructor

Interested in joining the AAFC? Contact your local AAFC Squadron to find out more information about becoming an instructor with the AAFC.

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AAFC staff recruitment radio announcement

What is the Australian Air Force Cadets?

The Australian Air Force Cadets is a voluntary youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Australian Air Force. Our aim is to deliver an active, challenging and adventurous aviation focussed experience.

Adult Instructors get the opportunity to train and develop young people in such subjects as Leadership, Instructional Technique, Aviation (powered flying and gliding), Fieldcraft, Survival, Adventure Training, Engineering, Aeromodelling, Firearms Training and Teamwork.

Adult Instructors have the privilege and responsibility of teaching vital Life Skills.

Who is eligible to become an Adult Instructor?

Vacancies for Adult Instructors within the Australian Air Force Cadets are open to:

Australian citizens or permanent residents who have applied for Australian citizenship.
Applicants need to possess a sufficient broad knowledge of aviation, or associated subjects as listed, to be able to positively contribute to the training and development of the cadets, and AAFC activities.
Members of the RAAF, Navy or Army (Permanent or Active Reserve elements) may be appointed to the AAFC. No AAFC adult instructor can have dual mess status.
Instructor applicants must be 18 years of age and Officer applicants must be at least 20 years of age.
Must not be a current member of the Australian Naval Cadets (ANC) or Australian Army Cadets (AAC).

Security Requirements:

To be eligible for appointment as an Instructor or Officer within the AAFC, you must meet the following criteria:

Receive unencumbered clearance from the Australian Federal Police in response to the Police Records Check and a Working with Children check as appropriate for the state that the applicant lives in, which you will be required to complete during the application process.

Medical Requirements:

The applicant is to be medically and physically fit and be able to carry out the normal range of activities without the risk or detriment to themselves or others. Applicants must undergo a medical examination using the AAFC Medical Examination Record, which can be obtained from the AAFC Resource Centre.

Psychological Testing:

All applicants must undergo a psychological examination to determine their suitability for appointment to the AAFC.

Senior First Aid Certificate:

All Staff Members must hold a current senior First Aid certificate. This is a pre requisite at the time of application, and Instructors must remain current in senior First Aid throughout their AAFC appointment.

Code of Conduct:

Members wishing to join the AAFC will need to sign the Code of Conduct if they want to join and remain in the Australian Air Force Cadets.

What is the Selection Process?

Each applicant will be required to attend an initial interview with a Commanding Officer and when the security checks have been completed, regularly parade and participate with a unit for at least 3 months while they undergo their selection process. Final selection for Instructors will be through a formal interview with the Officer Commanding, Air Force Liaison Officer (AFLO) and a senior staff member. Applicants who apply for Officer rank must go before the National Officer Selection Board.