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44 Wing Detachment

Service Air Force
Area Edinburgh
Name of Defence Unit Providing Placement: Maintenance Section – 453 Squadron Edinburgh Flight
Location of Placement: Air Traffic Control Complex
Edinburgh RAAF Base
Placement Reference Number: Defence requires 3 - 4 weeks notice for work experience placement requests
Dates of Placements: March - November 2012 – specific dates by negotiation with school/TAFE & RAAF
Type of Placements: Overview of electronic technical support roles within air traffic control
Duration of Placement: 4-5 days (8am-4pm)
Placement Limits: 1-2 student per placement
Overview of Placement: Insight in maintaining and managing technical equipment primarily in an Air Traffic Control (ATC) environment. Placement will include overview of domestic communications, ATC communications, navigation aids and the data processing and display system. A visit to the navigation aid sites is expected to occur.
Special Conditions of Placement:

The placement is centered on the technical environment and is suited for students seeking a career, or demonstrating a strong interest in electronics.

NOTE: due to limited public transport to RAAF Edinburgh participants are advised to arrange drop-off and pick-up with their guardian/parents or school.
Unit Point of Contact for Enquiries:  
Name: Mr Paul Nenasheff
Appointment: Work Experience Liaison Officer
Phone Number: (08) 7389 5086
Email: CW.WorkExperienceProgram@defence.gov.au
Address: Edinburgh Parks 2
Department of Defence
PO Box 1500
EDINBURGH SA 5111
Fax: (08) 7389 5040
Applications for work experience with Defence can only be made using the Defence Work Experience Application Form. This form must be submitted to your school work experience coordinator for submission to Defence. Confirmation of your application will be provided to your school work experience coordinator.
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