JAMAICA DEFENCE FORCE CAREER INFORMATION

General Information

A career in the JDF prepares you to meet and deal with life’s challenges decisively and effectively. You are given an opportunity to serve, to lead and to give yourself a competitive edge on life.  Subject to vacancy, the Commissioned officer has several career choices including:

• Infantry officer
• Pilot officer
• Seaman officer
• Engineer officer

Here are four key steps if you are interested in a rewarding and challenging career in the Jamaica Defence Force.

• Assess whether or not you have the leadership skills, guts, intelligence and determination to survive basic training.
• Decide on which career group and type of Queen's Commission you wish to adopt.
• Practice your leadership skills in your school, church, community, and among your peers.
• Write an application letter indicating the reasons for your interest in the JDF - and why the JDF should be interested in you.

Write to:
SO1 J1 (Personnel and Administration)
Headquarters 
Jamaica Defence Force 
Up Park Camp 
Kingston 5 

Fax (876) 926-8243

JDF Recruiting
Tel - 1 - 876 - 926-8121-9  Ext 2093 
Email - osb.recruiting@jdf.mil.jm

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Jamaica Military Aviation School (JDF)

How to Apply

In order to apply to join us, please follow the simple steps below:

Step 1 - Qualify

Ensure you meet the minimum Entry Requirements in order to become a pilot, you must first become an Officer in the JDF. 

Step 2 - Aptitude Testing

All candidates desirous of becoming a pilot must pass the JDF Air Wing Aptitude Test. This may be done prior to or after becoming an Officer in the JDF. 

Step 3 - Selection and Training

In order to become an Officer in the JDF applicants must pass the JDF Officers' Selection Board before being selected for training.

Step 4 - Commission

There are two types of Queen's Commissions open to men and women who wish to join the Jamaica Defence Force as officers - the Regular Commission (RegC) and the Short Service Commission (SSC). Both RegCs and SSCs are open to university graduates (of any academic discipline) as well as to non-university graduates.

Regular Commission
The holder of a Regular Commission must complete 12 years service and may reasonably be expected to serve for up to 22 years. Where vacancies exist RegCs can be granted to those who have satisfactorily completed basic officer training. If there is no RegC vacancy, a Short Service Commission will be offered, with the opportunity to apply later for a Regular Commission.

Short Service Commission
The Short Service Commission is awarded for a minimum of five years for men and three years for women from completion of basic officer training. Upon recommendation, an officer may apply for a Regular Commission on completion of two years service.

Step 5 - Wings Course

After completing the above steps candidates need to complete the Wings Course.

How to Apply

Candidates must fulfill the requirements below:

Download JDF Air Wing Officers Application Form

Send your application form and résumé to:

Administrative Officer
Jamaica Military Aviation School
JDF Air Wing Manley Base
Norman Manley International Airport
Kingston
Email: recruiting.jmas@jdf.mil.jm
Phone: (876) 924-8433
Fax: (876) 924-8530

N.B: You must include your exam grades in your résumé


Entry Requirements

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

Age
Candidates should be between the ages of 18 to 23 years on entry into basic officer training. However, persons over 23 years may be selected if they hold academic qualifications which would make them suitable for employment in technical or other specialized fields.

Educational Qualifications

Minimum educational requirements for Regular or Short Service Commissions are five GCE O' Level or CXC General Proficiency passes, including Mathematics and English Language, and at least two 'A' Level passes (Grades A-C) or equivalent.

Nationality Requirements

To be eligible for selection a candidate must be a Jamaican citizen and normally must have been a Jamaican citizen since birth.

Physical and Medical Standards


Candidates must be physically fit and free from any medical disabilities or limitations. All potential entrants must undergo and pass the JDF medical examination and physical fitness test. In addition, persons undergoing basic/recruit training must pass a military swim test by the conclusion of training in order to successfully pass-out (graduate).