Aircraft Technician Avionics

As an Aircraft Technician (Avionics) you will keep our aircraft airborne by carrying out maintenance and repair work on the sophisticated electronic and on-board avionics

Typical Responsibilities:

• Ensure the high performance of aircraft radar, communication, reconnaissance, and target acquisition equipment.

• Provide engineering support to aircraft systems that are operated whilst in flight or provide aircraft engineering support when the aircraft is deployed.

• Maintain the systems that generate and distribute electricity on aircraft.

We offer an apprenticeship with a guaranteed job at the end. Throughout the apprenticeship and beyond, there are opportunities for adventurous training, sport and an excellent benefits package. As a training provider we are rated as OFSTED Outstanding.

We also offer free medical and dental support, subsidised accommodation and catering coupled with 30 days paid holiday a year plus public holiday and much much more. Search for "RAF Recruitment Benefits" for more info.

The RAF Aircraft Technician Avionics is not just an apprenticeship; we take applications up to the age of 47 for those who want a change in job into a technology role.

Salary:

• Pay during first 6 months - £18,600 + benefits
• Pay until completion of Technical training - £23,400 + benefits
• Pay on completion of Technical training - £27,200 + benefits

Qualifications you need;

• A minimum of GCSE Grade C (Grade 4 with effect from Aug 17) or equivalent in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject.

Joining age;

• 16-47

Other entry requirements;

• You must be a citizen of the UK or holder of duel UK/ other nationality.
• Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application. However, candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered.

Apprenticeship/Training;

The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. We offer these apprenticeships for this role:

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Technician – Engineering Technicians take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work they undertake within the limits of their personal authority. They also need to be able to demonstrate a core set of behaviours in order to be competent in their job role, complement wider business strategy and development. This will enable them to support their long term career development.