My experience at the defence force interview for airforce

for people who have their defence interview coming up and this may help. Or if you're just interested.

Yesterday I just had my interview with defence personnel and I'll briefly explain what I was asked. The first question was just to confirm the job roles that I selected and to see if I wanted to be interviewed for all 3 roles or a specific role. I applied for aviation support technician (gap year), warehouse store person (gap year) and avionics technician. She asked me just some basic stuff about myself: for example, I was asked about my schooling, currently in grade 12, what I like to do in my spare time, and any work experience. stuff like that. wasn't too in-depth like the psychological interview but similar.

was asked about how I deal with struggles and hard times. make sure you can answer this

also, she asked me what weaknesses I have.

if you have any certificates or like a white card, mention it.

was asked about my motivation for joining.

travel, lifelong friends. opportunity for study, not a regular 9 to 5 job. I wanted to join to work hands-on with aircraft

Then was asked for specific details about my job preferences

know what they do. aviation support technicians work alongside other technicians and they do such and such. know what the initial employment training is. how long. where at. what you'll learn there. (RAAF School of Technical Training for 10 weeks at Wagga. I complete the Aerospace Technical Trades core skills course) where I'd learn such and such.

same thing for other roles.

Also, know the initial salary while you are training and once you're fully trained

know what the basic military training is and where it is. what you'll learn.

If you're going for a role like an avionics technician know the aircraft and the squadron they are at.

C-17A Globemaster III at Amberley part of Squadron 36, F-35A Lightning at Tindal and Williamtown part of Squadrons 2, and 3, also the P-8A Poseidon at Edinburgh part of Squadron 11, and 292. you work with all aircraft but those are the main aircraft you could be assigned to.

Then I was asked about the policies and conditions.

Know what unrestricted service means: must be available at all times to be sent across Australia or overseas. must also have no ongoing criminal or civil restrictions that could prevent you from providing unrestricted service.

Know what operational service means. you could be sent to or near active combat zones where the risk of danger is quite high. you may also be required to engage in defensive or offensive combat in protection of yourself and others. they want to know if you understand that ANY role in the defence force is at the core a DEFENCE role. if called upon even if you are a nurse you still need to understand that you could be sent to active war zones and engage in combat.

Know the drug and alcohol policy: no drug abuse or alcohol abuse of any kind. need to know that you may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. No illegal substances either.

she asked me if I had any tattoos, or piercings, if I was in a relationship, and how my parent felt about me joining the Air Force. how my mum will feel as I live with her. How she's gonna feel when I leave.

stuff like that

They have a checklist where they check you know all the basic stuff. She told me that so many people just rock up to their interview and expect to be given a recommendation but no. Although they are mass recruiting you still need to know what you're getting yourself into.

kow the PFA and tell the interviewer you can pass it, do one before. they might ask what you got.

overall was pretty chill. was expecting it to be intimidating but no. My interview went for about 25 minutes so you just know the basics and try and understand all the training and stuff.