Air Operations Systems Officer

As an Air Operations Systems Officer, you could be working from a field, a bunker, a building, a tent, an E-7 Wedgetail aircraft or even on an aircraft carrier.

You will be responsible for directing and supporting operations both in the UK and around the world, using sophisticated radar and communications technology to provide organisations with the information needed to make time critical decisions. In your role you will:

• Create the recognised air picture, identifying all aircraft flying over the UK and monitor any suspicious air activity.
• Be part of the team that provides the army, and other services, with air situational awareness.
• Run airfield operations in the central ops room ensuring that all flying programmes run smoothly and on time.
• Task planning and co-ordination of a flying squadron to make sure operations run smoothly.
• Negotiate with foreign partners to access international airspace.
• Coordinate all UK armed forces for advanced planning of an overseas deployment.
• Monitor foreign surveillance satellites and highlight potential enemy action and espionage.
• Track what’s happening in space, from space debris to the International Space Station.
• Be part of the team that operates the Ballistic Missile Early Warning Systems, detecting and reporting any object that could threaten the UK, or our allies.

Salary:

Pay during Initial Officer Training + 6 months - £33,100 + benefits.

Pay after 3 years’ service and promotion to the rank of Flt Lt - £50,500 + benefits.

Qualifications you need:

GCSE at grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 at grade C in English, Maths/Application of Mathematics and at least 3 other subjects.

At least 2 A2 levels/3 Highters at Grade C or above (excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking) which must total a minimum of 64 UCAS points. Or hold a UK degree at Grade 2:2 or higher (or acceptable alternative)

Joining age

17.5 - 47

Other entry requirements:

You must be a citizen of the United Kingdom or holder of Dual UK/other nationality.

Whether or not you were born in the UK, you should have resided there for 5 years immediately preceding your application but candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered.

Attend the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).

Attend and be successful at the Officer & Aircrew Selection Centre (OASC).

Commit to a minimum of 3 years post phase 2 specialist training.

Pass a health assessment.

Pass a fitness test.

A Modern Force:

The RAF recognises the value of a person’s ability no matter their ethnicity, social background, religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status/civil partnership.