STEM Careers | Revan Agarin - Fitter Armourer

Revan is currently doing his trade course through Army, after which he will receive a Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering.

Before becoming full time in the Australian Regular Army, Revan enlisted in the Army Reserve as a Warehouse co-ordinator. After serving for 5 years and two deployments overseas he chose to join full time, becoming a Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) Fitter Armourer.

The role of a Fitter Armourer is to help the defence capabilities by providing integral support out in field on exercises or deployments. Fitter Armourers main responsibility is to inspect and repair a wide range of military weapons. They also have the skills to machine mechanical components for repairing of small engines and general equipment.

'I chose engineering as it is a flexible and respectable career, it allows you to invent, design and build things.'

'The best thing about my role is that you never stop learning, you always learn new things every day, finding a way to make things work and understanding the concept behind every technology.'

'For me, the work-life balance in the defence is fantastic, being able to spend time with your mates and work your dream job whilst having a normal life outside of Defence.'