2. 5 Interesting Facts about my Job If you join the Royal NZ Air Force (RNZAF) from school, the starting salary is $33,240 a year.If you join the Royal NZ Air Force (RNZAF) from school, the starting salary is $33,240 a year. You get to fly senior officials or even the Prime Minister from place to place.You get to fly senior officials or even the Prime Minister from place to place. You can fly large aircraft like the Hercules or Orion.You can fly large aircraft like the Hercules or Orion. Once you have completed two years of pilot training, you earn about $55,000. Once you have completed two years of pilot training, you earn about $55,000. Air force pilots work for the Royal NZ Air Force.Air force pilots work for the Royal NZ Air Force.

3. Subjects and Skills I need……. Maths Physics Science You have to be confident. You have to be a quick thinker.

4. Requirements You have to be at least 17 years old.You have to be at least 17 years old. You have to be a New Zealand citizen.You have to be a New Zealand citizen. You have to pass a series of tests, including a medical exam and Fitness tests, and interviews.You have to pass a series of tests, including a medical exam and Fitness tests, and interviews. You have to be given security clearance, so any criminal convictions you have will be looked at.You have to be given security clearance, so any criminal convictions you have will be looked at.

5. I chose this awesome career because I like jets and helicopters. You only need to know three easy subjects from school, science, physics and maths. I need to be a quick thinker in case any bad things happen, but I don’t have to worry because if you learn the right way you will fly the jets/helicopters the right way. I know this job will be fun so that’s why I chose it. Why I chose this career