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About the role
As a Navy Helicopter Loadmaster (HLM), you are a key member of a Seasprite helicopter crew, within 6 Squadron, RNZN. Your office is an advanced and agile aircraft designed to operate in a range of extreme environments all over the world.
Location: Whenuapai
Starting Trade Training: $64,177
The Navy's helicopters are crewed by Navy personnel and maintained by Air Force personnel. Navy Pilots, trained by the Air Force, fly and crew the Super Seasprite helicopters, Navy Observers, trained by the Australian Navy, manage the mission and Navy Helicopter Loadmasters perform varied tasks on-board.
These tasks include winching, photography, load lifting, in-flight refuelling, and operating the Mag 58 machine gun. You will work with the Pilot and Observer to ensure the mission is completed safely and effectively.
Some tasks are time-critical in their execution, so you will be trained to quickly analyze the situation, determine a course of action, and communicate it effectively to achieve the mission.
Job on base
6 Squadron is based at RNZAF Base Auckland in Whenuapai and is one of the force elements under the command of the Air Component Commander (ACC), Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand. While at sea, you will be under the command of the Maritime Component Commander (MCC), Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand.
The majority of your time will be spent on flying missions, but you will spend the remainder of your time on base preparing for missions or carrying out training activities to enhance your trade knowledge and core military skills, including physical training, equipment checks, weapon drills, first aid, and survival escape and evasion techniques.
As a Helicopter Loadmaster, you are required to maintain your technical knowledge of the aircraft and its operation. You will also work on projects and conduct secondary duties required to keep the Squadron running effectively.
Career progression and training
You will be required to complete Basic Common Training at HMNZS PHILOMEL, Auckland, before moving onto aircrew training at RNZAF Bases Auckland and Ohakea. These training courses will teach you escape and evasion techniques in survival situations, aviation medicine, principles of flight, and mathematics—all crucial skills for your Helicopter Loadmaster role.
Upon successful enlistment into the Navy, you will be posted to Devonport, Auckland, where you will undergo 16 weeks of basic military training.
Entry requirements
Be a minimum of 17 years of age upon entry.
Be free of any criminal conviction for the previous two years.
You must be medically fit for service.
You must meet the minimum entry fitness standards.
Colour perception requirements may apply.
There are strict citizenship and security requirements to gain the TSV security clearance required for this trade.
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