Air & Space Operations Specialist (Flight Operations) - FULL TIME CAREER WITH APPRENTICESHIP

Our Air & Space Operations Specialist (Flight Operations) play a vital role in the RAF, providing direct support to aircrew, air operation controllers and operations managers in a variety of roles.

As an Air & Space Operations Specialist (Flight Operations) you will work as part of a team coordinating the RAF’s vast array of aeronautical information, which is critical to the safe and speedy conduct of missions. After receiving 12-weeks of specialist training, you will have the skills to update our IT systems with real-time flight information and operate radio equipment in support of the controllers. You could also be employed in station operations and flight planning, responsible for coordinating military and civilian aircraft operations and utilising your specialist flight planning knowledge to give advice to visiting aircrew on submitting their flight plans. If you have the aptitude and complete the required training, you will have the opportunity to apply to become an Air Operations (Control) Sergeant.

Once your apprenticeship is completed you will have gained a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, Ground Aviation Specialist.

Find out more and apply for an apprenticeship as an RAF Flight Operations Assistant today.

Requirements

Be aged 16-47

GCSE at Grade C/4-5 or SCE Standard Grades at Grade 2/Scottish National 5 in English Language and GCSE at Grade C/4-5 or SCE Standard Grades at Grade 2/Scottish National 5 in Maths

UK citizen or dual/UK holder

Health requirements: BMI and Eye sight checks

Fitness requirements: 2.4Km run, Press-ups & Sit-ups

Salary

During training = £17,500 (plus benefits)

Upon completion of specialist training = £20K+ (plus benefits)

For more information about the role and details of our application process, visit the RAF Recruitment website. To be directed straight to our site Click 'Apply'.