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=**Career:Air Force:** Pilot=   Three questions I want to answer in my research about this job. You’ll get to operate some of the cutting-edge military aircraft in our fleet, and also play a vital role in command and management positions throughout our organisation. It’s fast, tough and one of the most exciting careers in the world. You must be at least 17 years of age and have a minimum of 18 NCEA Level 2 credits in English, Maths and a Science subject, preferably Physics. Pilot Officer (Under Training UT) Pilot trainees only: $44,756 Pilot Officer: $53,939 - $ 58,330 First you’ll complete a 21 week Initial Officer Training Course at RNZAF Base Woodbourne (near Blenheim). This will commence in either January or July. Here you’ll find out if you’ve got what it takes to be in the Air Force, and will cover various subjects including: After 21 weeks initial officer training at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, you’ll undergo Initial Pilot Training at RNZAF Base Ohakea. This begins with a full-time residential course over 41 weeks, during which you’ll study subjects ranging from aeronautical physics to meteorology, as well as flying around 130 hours in a single-engine CT4E Air Trainer. On Initial Pilot Training you will learn low-level navigation, close formation, aerobatics and instrument flying. This is followed by a 29-week Advanced Pilot Training Course, which enhances your skills to the standard required to achieve your pilot’s brevet (wings). During this phase, you’ll fly approximately 110 hours, as a mission capable, single-pilot operator of the Beech Kingair multi-engine aircraft. After graduating, you’ll take either the Helicopter Basic Course or the Kingair Operational Conversion Course. You’ll then begin conversion and on-the-job training at either RNZAF Base Ohakea (helicopters) or RNZAF Base Auckland (fixed wing) to specialise in one of the RNZAF’s force element aircraft. In addition to your pilot training, you will have the opportunity to undertake various management and command courses, as well as the Flying Instructor Course. In addition to your pilot training, you will have the opportunity to undertake various management and command courses, as well as the Flying Instructor Course. You can also take advantage of the NZDFs support of tertiary education and gain extra civilian qualifications, either in academic or vocational subjects. 1.a. **What would I enjoy about this job?** flying the planes.  b. **What would I not enjoy about this job?** Big responsibility. 2. **How do I rate my interest in this job now?**  High. 3. **How well would this job match my qualities, skills, values and interests?**  I've always wanted to be a pilot. 4. ** What would I need to do to develop the knowledge, skills and qualities needed? **  Pay more attention in maths, get a pilot licence and spend lots of time in the air. 5. a. **How is this job likely to change over time?** Bigger and more complex planes.  b. **What would that mean for me?** More qualifications. (Above) Orion air force defence. (Below) Air force hercules landing. (Above) CT4E Air Trainer. (Below) The Uniform.
 * 1) How to enter the Air force. (Requirements)
 * 2) What you do in the air force. (Definition)
 * 3) The Training. (Basic Training,Job Training,Ongoing Training)
 * ====**Definition**====
 * ====**Requirements.**====
 * ====**Pay (Salary Indicaiton per annum)**====
 * ===Basic Training===
 * RNZAF Customs and Protocol
 * Drill and Parades
 * Military Law
 * Military Field Skills and Weapons Training
 * Defence and Strategic Studies
 * Personnel Administration
 * Communication Skills
 * Command, Leadership and Management
 * First Aid
 * ===Job Training===
 * ===Ongoing Training===
 * ====**Conclusion **====
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 * ====**Bibliography.**====
 * 1) Air force defence web site (jobs-aviation-pilot) (http://www.defencecareers.mil.nz/air-force)
 * 2) careerquest (@http://www.careers.govt.nz)
 * 3) Google images (http://www.google.co.nz/images)