This flying ‘supercomputer’ is not just a fighter jet, it is also communications node that provides battlespace information to the Army, Navy and friendly forces. The F-35A Lightning II: This is a single seat, high-performance, stealth fighter that employs state-of-the art weapons. The type of fast jet you will be chosen to fly will be based on your preference, your performance during training and availability of positions. There are three types of fast jets in the Air Force: F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet and F/A-18G Growler Electronic Attack. If you are selected for Fast Jet Pilot during your training, you then undertake introduction to fighter training on the Hawk 127 aircraft with No 79 Squadron at RAAF Base Pearce and then again later with No 76 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown near Newcastle. After this, you will continue your ab-initio pilot training at No 2 Flying Training School at RAAF Base Pearce near Perth. After you complete Initial Officer Training course, you will start Basic Pilot Course at No 1 Flying Training School on the Pilatus PC 21 at RAAF Base East Sale.
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