• Must be a serving ARA/ARES soldier

Age:

• 17 to 45.5 years of age, older candidates can not be accepted due to economic constraints

Education:

• Passes in Year 12 English & Maths (NSW Level 2 or QLD Maths B equivalent; Social Maths not acceptable)
• Passes in 2 other academic subjects, Physics is desirable but not essential
• A pass in Year 10 Science if Physics not studied in Year 12

Seeking clarification? Refer to ADF PSA Education conversion table

Physical:

• AIRN compliant
• Completed an aircrew medical (AVMED approved PM532)
• Not of abnormal build (Max Height 193cm, Max Height sitting 92cm-95cm (upper limit), Max Length Buttocks to Heel 122cm and Max length Buttocks to Knee 67cm, Min height 163cm)
• Good hearing & eyesight
• Glasses may be acceptable for minor vision correction

Criteria listed in Health Manual Volume 1 Chapter 7, or refer to this link for the AVMED web site.

• "Career officer", able to compete for promotion to the highest rank in due course
• Pre-selected for pilot training prior to commencing ADFA/RMC
• 3 years training at ADFA and 12 months at RMC, Duntroon,
• 18 months training at RMC for RMC only entry,

• "Career aviator", likely to be limited to rank of Captain
• 32 days training at RMC broken into two 16 day blocks
• Pre-selected for pilot training prior to commencing RMC Army Specialist Service Officer Pilot Scheme (Defweb Only)

Complete an application form

Form PE063 (PDF)

Enclose the following with your application:

• Completed Commanding Officer's Report PR014 (PDF)

• A certified true copy of your HSC/Year 12 Board of Studies transcript (must detail subject results),
• A HANDWRITTEN statement addressing the following selection criteria:
  • why you want to be a military pilot,
  • why you believe you would make a good pilot,
  • how you are able to demonstrate motivation towards becoming a pilot
• your two most recent PAR and/or platoon commander notebook reports (if you have been reported on),
• certified true copy of relevant extracts of your flying log book (if you have previous flying experience); and
• certified true copy transcripts of any tertiary qualifications held, and
• any other documentation that supports your case (eg course reports, commendations)

Apply Through SCMA to Defence Recruiting

Attend Local DFRC

• Aptitude Tests
• Aircrew Medical

Attend the Flight Screening Program (FSP)

• Selection for the FSP is by 'paperboard' in competition with other applicants
• Run by the ADF Pilot Selection Agency (ADFPSA), Tamworth, NSW
• Involves 2 weeks flying to assess candidates potential to successfully complete ADF Pilot Training

Sit a Selection Board

• Upon completion of FSP, a tri-service officer selection board ascertains your suitability for military flying training

Posting to Pilot Training

• GSO: Commence ADFA/RMC with cohort intake
• SSO: Commence RMC

Refer to DI(G) Pers 33-2 (DefWeb only)

Information on non-reduction allowance can be found in PACMAN Vol 1, Chap 3, Pt 1, Div 2.