Air Force Logistics Supply Specialist
Tasks & duties
Air force logistics supply specialists may do some or all of the following:
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purchase equipment and supplies, including aircraft parts
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distribute equipment and supplies around New Zealand and overseas
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keep records of delivery and payment, and of resources being used
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look after stored equipment such as fuel, tools, rations and uniforms
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plan the movement of personnel around New Zealand and overseas
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prepare cargo to be loaded on aircraft
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load and unload aircraft
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provide air terminal services in New Zealand and overseas
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work overseas supporting military and humanitarian relief operations
Specialisations
Air Force Logistics Supply Officer
Air force logistics supply officers oversee the management of Air Force hardware, supplies, and staff.
Skills & knowledge
Air force logistics supply specialists need to have:
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knowledge of current and potential suppliers, prices and services
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knowledge of Royal NZ Air Force regulations
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knowledge of supply ethics and legal procedures
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knowledge of distribution systems
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clerical skills
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finance and budgeting skills
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computer skills
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good organisational skills
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communication skills
Entry requirements
To enter the Royal NZ Air Force (RNZAF) you must be at least 17 years old. You must be a New Zealand citizen (or have New Zealand permanent residency if you are a citizen of the UK, USA, Australia or Canada).
You need to pass a series of tests, including a medical exam and fitness test, and interviews. You also need to be given security clearance, so any criminal convictions you have will be looked at. It is preferred that you have held a Class 1 driver's licence for at least six months.
The minimum requirement to become a logistics supply specialist is 12 NCEA Level 1 credits in English and maths.
On completing initial and trade training, logistics supply specialists are contracted to stay with the Air Force for a minimum of two years.
Tertiary education
The Air Force supports a select group of candidates to complete the RNZAF Initial Officer Training programme. Once they have graduated as a commissioned officer, they study for a degree in commerce, business management or arts degrees majoring in supply chain management, business administration, or accounting at Massey University in Palmerston North.
On completing their degrees, they are guaranteed a role in the RNZAF.
Training on the job
Skills are gained on the job. A basic military training recruit course is followed by specialist trade training.
After specialist training, you will spend two years working in a transit, warehouse or forward support section on an Air Force base. Following this experience, you undertake advanced trade training. On reaching the rank of sergeant, Air Force logistics supply specialists attend a logistics management course.
Useful experience
Experience in office work, computer work or work as an accounts clerk is useful. Storeroom or warehouse work is also useful.
Related courses
Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution
For more information, please refer to Career Services.
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