AIR FORCE RESERVE
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.
HEAR FROM OUR RESERVISTS
I wanted to come out of my comfort zone.
Your Benefits
Financial
In addition to giving back, you'll benefit from a range of financial incentives.
Skills
See how the Reserves can enhance your existing skills and profession with specialised training and ongoing career development.
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.