
experience in a trade, such as automotive mechanics, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.Īir force officers must pass Air Force fitness tests, so they need to be fit, healthy and strong, with good hearing and eyesight (with or without corrective lenses). Some positions require you to have normal colour vision. work or sporting experience in a team environment. involvement in youth organisations such as Scouts, Young Eagles and Cadets. training as a soldier in the Territorial Force/Army Reserve. previous flying experience or work with planes. Useful experience for air force officers includes: able to solve problems and make decisions. efficient and able to work well under pressure. careful and accurate, with an eye for detail. Defence Careers website - information on NCEA requirements. NCEA Level 3 is required to enter tertiary training for all other types of air force officers. Useful subjects include construction and mechanical technologies, digital technologies, maths, physical education and physics. NCEA Level 2 with a minimum of 18 credits in English, maths and science is required to be an air warfare officer or pilot. Defence Careers website - information on upcoming intakes. #AIR FORCE OFFICER JOBS FOR BUSINESS MAJORS HOW TO#
Defence Careers website - how to apply to be an air force officer. New Air Force officer cadets are posted to RNZAF Woodbourne for 26 weeks to complete their initial Officer Training Course. Some trades differ in their age requirements, and may require you to have NCEA credits in specific subjects or a tertiary degree. attend a formal interview for your selected trade (area of specialisation). If you meet the above requirements, you will also need to: be a New Zealand citizen, or a New Zealand residence class visa holder. hold a current and clean driver's licence. have a minimum of NCEA Level 2 with 18 credits in English, maths and science.
To be eligible for air force officer basic training you need to: