F-18
The Milskil Difference

Qualified. Experienced. Respected.

Welcome to Milskil

I am glad you are considering a career with us.

I started Milskil over 20 years ago, for operators like you, to continue to build your hard-earned capabilities and experience.

Milskil provides operational training support to Royal Australian Air Force aircrew, from operational conversion to the high-end post-graduate courses. Milskil is unapologetically focused on the war fighter. We have a unique insight into the capability that our war fighters need. We help build that capability.

A career at Milskil is an exceptional opportunity to continue to hone those tools, skills and experience gained as fighter aircrew in the air combat space.

John Lonergan, “Lono”
Founder, Managing Director

John 'Lono' Lonergan
Australia

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Newcastle, Australia

Operational Aircrew: Fast Jet Jobs

We offer high-end operational warfighting training to air combat aircrew of F/A18F Super Hornet, EA- 18G Growler and F35A Joint Strike Fighter platforms.

We teach academic classroom lessons as well as simulator sessions for aircrew of Super Hornet, Growler and JSF F35A aircraft. Our Air Combat instructors include Instructor Pilots (IP), Qualified Flying Instructors (QFI) or Fighter Combat Instructors (FCI) (Weapons School graduates). We also employ Instructor Weapons Systems Officers (IWSO) and Instructor Electronic Warfare Officers (IEWO). Our instruction ranges from operational conversion courses to tactics development, mission rehearsals, operational work ups and Fighter Weapons School support.

Contracted fast Jet Instructors since 2003

We focus on high-end Operational capability. We have been recognised as the original strategic partner to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for the delivery of Air Combat related training. We deliver diverse, but niche, integrated solutions that develop, support and fast-track operational capabilities for the Military, Government and Commercial clients. Milskil instructors are all former military aircrew or operations instructors: we share a similar ethos, we expect the best from ourselves and each other.

Milskil has a long history in employing American veterans that bring their high-end expertise to train the next generation of Australian war fighters and make a few new mates along the way!

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Kirk 'Sharky' Christofferson

My Story: Kirk “Sharky” Christofferson

Sharky joined Milskil in June 2017 and is currently an Operations Specialist (IEWO).

I spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy, flying EA-6B and EA-18G aircraft. I was stationed in Whidbey Island, Washington for most of my career, with my family: my wife and two children.

I chose to join Milskil because Milskil presented a unique opportunity to remain involved in fast jet training. Milskil provides a great work culture and amazing co-workers. I have enjoyed a great work-life balance and amazing travel in addition to education and career opportunities for my family.

Working for Milskil in Australia has been a fantastic balance of an exciting and challenging career, as well as great fun outside work.

Catchup with me at Tailhook, to learn more. I’m at the Milskil Booth!

Meet our Milskil Tailhook Team

Tailhook Ben 'BJ' Johnson

Ben “BJ” Johnson

Operations Manager

Background

  • RAAF F/A-18A Classic Hornet and F/A- 18E/F Super Hornet pilot (USN Trained NAS Lemoore).
  • Fighter Combat Instructor (Weapons Officer).
  • Chief Flying Instructor for the Qatar Emiri Air Force.
Tailhook Kirk 'Sharky' Christofferson

Kirk “Sharky” Christofferson

Operations Specialist (GIEWO)

Background

  • USN EA-6B and EA-18G
  • Instructor, Electronic Warfare Officer
  • CO / XO VAQ-134 NAS Whidbey
  • Previous Service at NAS Whidbey / VAQ-131, VAQ-142, VAQ-138 and NAWS China Lake / VX-9
Tailhook Tom 'Fogo' Budd

Tom “Fogo” Budd

Operations Specialist
(G model Instructor Pilot)

Background

  • RAAF EA-18G Growler pilot (USN Trained NAS Whidbey).
  • Initial cadre that stood up EW / Growler capability for Australia
  • USN Instructor Pilot, NAS Whidbey / VAQ-129 IP
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Location of Milskil operations in Australia

We are headquartered in Newcastle (NSW), with principle service locations on the east coast of Australia. Our F / G Model Instructor personnel are based at RAAF Base Amberley, near Brisbane, QLD.

Milskil HQ Williamtown

Milskil HQ, Newcastle NSW