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HMAS Stirling (Fleet Base West) - Helicopter Support Facility - Aviation Support

Note: Applications are to be submitted at least one month prior to the requested placement dates.

Service Royal Australian Navy
Area Rockingham
WA (Garden Island)
Name of Defence Unit Providing Placement: Helicopter Support Facility HMAS Stirling - Fleet Base West
Location of Placement: HMAS Stirling (Fleet Base West)
Point Peron Road
Rockingham WA 6168
Placement Reference Number: Navy HSF 2012
Dates of Placements: Dates to be negotiated upon application
(noting: aircraft availability)
Type of Placements: Learner / Observer (Workplace shadowing)
Duration of Placement: 5 days
Placement Limits: Maximum 2 students per placement
Overview of Placement: The Helicopter Support Facility provides operational support for visiting aircraft consisting of: maintenance areas; general & aviation ground support equipment and tools / store.
Work experience can include but is not limited to an insight into naval aviation maintenance, operations and support.
0800 - 1530hrs Mon - Thu; and
0800 - 1200hrs Fri
Note: limited to nil public transport to base.
Special Conditions of Placement: Students should have a demonstrated interest in this career path.
Unit Point of Contact for Enquiries:  
Name: Narelle Paine
Appointment: Work Experience Liaison Officer
Phone Number: 0459 820 758
Email: CW.WorkExperienceProgram@defence.gov.au
Address: c/- RAAF Base Pearce
BULLSBROOK WA 6084
Fax: (08) 9571 7360

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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