• Must be a serving ARA/ARES General Service Officer (GSO)
• ARA/ARES Specialist Service Officers (SSO) will be considered by exception on a case by case basis

Age:

• 17 to 45.5 years of age, older applicants 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 to 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;Medical Policy (Defweb only) Website

• Complete attached Non-Corps Flying Application Form and submit to DOCM-A, Army Officer Applicant (Word)

• On receipt of in-principle approval for transfer from DOCM-A, the following is to be submitted to your local DFRC

  Enclose the following with your application:

• Completed Commanding Officer's Report (PR014)
• a certifed 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 annual reports (if you have been reported on),
• certified true copy of relevant extracts of your flying log book (if you have previous flying experience),
• certified true copy transcripts of any tertiary qualifications held;
• any other documentation that supports your case (eg course reports, commendations)

Apply through DOCM-A to Defence Recruiting

Attend Local DFRC:

• Aptitude Tests
• Aircrew Medical
• Complete an Aircrew Selection Preference Form (Word)

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

Selection Board

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

Posting to Pilot Training

• Once released by Unit and current Corps

• Loss of rank and/or seniority will be detailed within the Letter of Offer (LOO) from DOCM-A
• Information on non-reduction allowance can be found in PACMAN Vol 1, Chap 3, Pt 1, Div 2 PACMAN
  

Refer to DI(G) Pers 33-2 ROSO (Defweb Only)