Careers in the Air Force are well-rewarded, as well as being diverse and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, you’ll see your salary rise accordingly.

On top of your basic salary you can expect something called Military Factor. This provides you with extra financial rewards because of the commitment you’ve made to serve your country – a commitment that asks you to play your part in situations and environments that are unique to military life, such as combat.

There are many additional salary benefits to working for the Air Force:

• Accommodation component which gives you the flexibility to rent or buy.

• Free healthcare

• Subsidised hire equipment from base Welfare

• Subsidised food when eating in the base mess

• Superannuation, which is a savings scheme made up of contributions by both you and the Air Force.

• University and graduate schemes

Working on Base

On your base in New Zealand, you can expect to always work in safe and healthy conditions. There are loads of facilities on base to keep you entertained in your downtime, whether that’s a fully equipped gym, a library or just a comfy place to relax and use the internet.

Overseas Deployment

When you’re overseas or away on a mission, conditions are different. This doesn’t mean you’ll want for anything essential. But if you’re suddenly deployed to an African country to assist in humanitarian relief following a natural disaster, then of course it’s not going to be as well equipped as your home base.