Just like the aircraft that we fly and maintain, our daily lives are fast-paced, exciting and packed with technology. When you’re not overseas, you will find yourself at one of our three New Zealand bases - in Whenuapai, Auckland; Ohakea in the Manawatu; or Woodbourne, near Blenheim.

Our bases are all homes away from home – meaning that there’s everything here to make life comfortable and keep you entertained, such as a café and library. Naturally there are sporting facilities, including swimming pools, gyms, sports fields, tennis and squash courts. And whether it’s an individual or a team sport, you can do it here. This is just a taster of what some of our people get up to:

• Flying

• Gliding

• Parachuting

• Basketball

• Cricket

• Rugby

• Golf

• Football (Soccer)

• Netball

• Softball

• Water Polo

• Hockey

• Hobby Clubs

After you’ve been through the initial training period, your free time is your own. Meaning that if you want to go off base and see friends and family, you can do your own thing