General Information

The information provided under this section is provided to assist in-service applicants where possible. All applicants should view this website in conjunction with the relevant policy for their avenue of entry.


GSO and GSO (Aviation Cadetship)

DI(A) Pers 47-9 (DefWeb Only)

SSO (Pilot)

DI(A) Pers 47-7 (DefWeb Only)

Pilot Courses

  • Army runs 4 pilots courses per year, with a course starting approximately every 3 months
  • Pilot training takes a minimuim of 18 months, 6 months at Tamworth and up to a year at Oakey
  • Candidates must be aware that there may be gaps between courses and members should prepare themselves psychologically for this possibility
  • The Return Of Service Obligation (ROSO) for pilot training is 5 years from completion of training.
  • Refer to DI(G) Pers 33-2 (DefWeb Only).