January 27, 2026

Refuelling at 20,000 feet!

Clients of 5 Financial are involved in all sorts of interesting activities - and some of them even get paid to do it!

Clients of 5 Financial are involved in all sorts of interesting activities - and some of them even get paid to do it!Here is one of our clients who is part of the Australian Defence Forces, and whose job it is to refuel fighter jets at 20,000 feet!The task involves flying in close formation, ‘trailing’ a fuel hose which attaches to the receiver aircraft, then continuing to fly together until the required fuel offload is complete.Heady stuff!

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planes refuelling 2

Stories like  this are a good reminder that our clients come from all walks of life and  work in all sorts of environments – from office towers in the CBD to aircraft  high above the clouds. No matter what they do for a living, they still need  someone to help them make sense of their money, plan for the future and look  after the people they care about.

At 5 Financial, we enjoy getting to know the real person behind the job  title. Understanding what drives you, what keeps you busy and what you’re  working towards helps us tailor advice that actually fits your life. For some  people that might mean planning for retirement, for others it could be making  the most of a posting, managing cashflow, or protecting their family if  something unexpected happens.

We’re proud to support people in demanding roles who need their financial  life to be organised, reliable and easy to manage in the background. While  they’re focused on big responsibilities – like refuelling jets at 20,000 feet  – we’re focused on keeping their financial plans on track.

Wherever you are in your career, and whatever your day-to-day looks like,  our role is to help you feel more confident and in control of your finances.

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