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.
What will you do?
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Give the pilot real-time access to comprehensive battle-space information, and the ability to share sensor data, and actionable information
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Ensure the high performance of aircraft radar, communication, reconnaissance and target acquisition equipment
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Repair on-board technologies that select, arm and release weapons
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Maintain the systems that generate and distribute electricity on aircraft
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Provide engineering support to aircraft systems that are operated whilst in flight, or provide aircraft engineering support when the aircraft is deployed
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Travel overseas to support RAF aircraft and equipment on operations and exercises
Requirements at a glance
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Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
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As a minimum, you will need GCSE's at grade C/4 or Scottish National 5's at grade C in English Language, Mathematics and an approved Science / Technology based subject.
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You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements on our website
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Commit to a minimum 3 years after completion of specialist training
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Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
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Pass a fitness test
Sectors
Royal Air Force
Charity, public & civil service +7
About us
The RAF is the UK’s aerial, peacekeeping & fighting force. Made up of full-time Regulars & spare-time Reserves, the RAF enforces international law overseas while bringing aid & protection to the victims of Disaster & War. Not just the defender of UK airspace, the RAF also provides search-&-rescue for both military personnel & civilians in times of emergency.
Sectors
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.
What will you do?
-
Give the pilot real-time access to comprehensive battle-space information, and the ability to share sensor data, and actionable information
-
Ensure the high performance of aircraft radar, communication, reconnaissance and target acquisition equipment
-
Repair on-board technologies that select, arm and release weapons
-
Maintain the systems that generate and distribute electricity on aircraft
-
Provide engineering support to aircraft systems that are operated whilst in flight, or provide aircraft engineering support when the aircraft is deployed
-
Travel overseas to support RAF aircraft and equipment on operations and exercises
Requirements at a glance
-
Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
-
As a minimum, you will need GCSE's at grade C/4 or Scottish National 5's at grade C in English Language, Mathematics and an approved Science / Technology based subject.
-
You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements on our website
-
Commit to a minimum 3 years after completion of specialist training
-
Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
-
Pass a fitness test
Royal Air Force
Charity, public & civil service +7
About us
The RAF is the UK’s aerial, peacekeeping & fighting force. Made up of full-time Regulars & spare-time Reserves, the RAF enforces international law overseas while bringing aid & protection to the victims of Disaster & War. Not just the defender of UK airspace, the RAF also provides search-&-rescue for both military personnel & civilians in times of emergency.
