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Key collection and returns
Orderly Room
Address: Room 2, Administration Building
Business hours: 0730-1600, Monday-Thursday, 0730-1300 Friday
Phone: 02 6768 5143
A/H address: Ring the Facilities and Security Officer 0429 846 113
- Keys can be collected after 1400
- Rooms to be vacated by 1000
- Key collection and return to be arranged with BAE Accommodation Services Officer two business days prior to arrival
- Student key collection and return follow directions in ADF BFTS Course Joining Instructions
- Visitor key collection & return to BAE Systems reception.
- Lost keys must be notified to Residential reception immediately. A cost will be incurred for replacement
Room information
Provisions
- Transit (up to 21 days) - Rooms / Cabins provisioned with soap, toilet paper and towel (replenished and room/cabin cleaned every seven days)
- Permanent/Temporary (≥ 22 days) - You will need to bring your own toiletries, towel and clean your own room/cabin (excluding Duty Officer, Recruit or Cadet Accommodation).
For further information about your room/cabin, contact the base Accommodation Office. It is essential that you are aware of your LIA obligations in accordance with PACMAN, Annex 7.3.A: Licence to Live In.
Change to your booking
You can modify bookings online using Online Services. Alternatively, call DHA on 139 342 for assistance.
Getting there
BFTS is approximately 8.8km West of Tamworth CBD at the Tamworth Regional Airport 400m from the terminal building. The main entrance is located on Basil Brown Drive, off New Winton Road, Westdale.
This site is owned and managed by BAE Systems and rooms are leased to Defence under the Flight Screening and Basic Flying Training contract. Accommodation is only available through DHA for BFTS students and Defence personnel visiting to support BFTS operations.
Security arrangements
A valid Defence pass is required as proof of identity for issue of a BAE Systems Facility Pass which is to be displayed whilst on-site. The BAE Systems pass is obtained from BAE Systems Reception located in the Administration building.
Students
Follow ADF BFTS Course Joining Instructions
Visitors arriving on the civil apron
Exit the terminal building, turn left onto Shand Circuit, then turn right at the roundabout and proceed to the yellow car park security box by gate, press the intercom button and follow instructions to obtain your Pass.
Visitors arriving on the BAE Systems apron
Report to the Operations section on arrival.
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Contact |
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BAE Systems Accommodation Services Officer
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02 6760 7677 or au.sittwmbookings@baesystems.com
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Orderly Room
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02 6768 5122 or 02 6768 5263
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