Air Traffic & Weapons Control

As an RAF Air Traffic & Weapons Controller, you could be providing an Air Traffic Control service at an airfield, working alongside civilian air traffic controllers at the UKs Air Traffic Control Centre at Swanwick or as a Weapons Controller directing fast jet aircraft to intercept potentially hostile aircraft. You will control military aircraft whilst leading and managing a team of fellow Air & Space Operations Specialists. In your role you will:

• Coordinate air traffic to and from military airfields.
• Become part of the team that orders Typhoon jets to scramble and intercept suspect aircraft.
• Control fighter, surveillance, refuelling and unmanned aircraft as they support missions at home and overseas.
• Work alongside civilian controllers as an Area Radar controller ensuring military aircraft operate safely amongst civilian airliners in the UKs congested airspace.
• Provide specialist battlespace management support to both UK and international missions around the world.
• Travel on military operations as a Tactical Air Traffic Controller, setting up temporary runways in austere locations in support of agencies including UK Special Forces

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.

We also offer free medical and dental support, subsidised accommodation, and catering, coupled with 6 weeks paid holiday a year plus public holiday and much more. Search for "RAF Recruitment Benefits” for more info.

Salary:

Initial annual pay - £25,200 + benefits.

Annual pay after direct entrant SNCO course £37,800 + benefits.

Annual pay after completing specialist training to £45,700.

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.

Joining age

17.5-38

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.

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

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

Pass a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).

Pass a health assessment.

Pass a fitness test.

Apprenticeship/Training:

During your specialist training you will be enrolled on a Level 5 Air Traffic Controller apprenticeship. You will be required to complete the portfolio element of the Level 5 Diploma in Air Traffic Controlling during your first tour when you leave specialist training and conduct an End Point Assessment to be awarded your Apprenticeship.

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.