Aircraft Technician Mechanical
As an Aircraft Technician Mechanical your job is to carry out maintenance and repair work on the airframe and propulsion systems on RAF aircraft.
What will you do?
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Examine and maintain all mechanical, structural, and electrical components
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Ensure the high performance of engines, flying controls, pneumatics and hydraulic systems
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Test and repair equipment on fast jets, transport aircraft, helicopters, ISTAR platforms and air-to-air refuelling aircraft
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Undertake training for aircraft servicing work, preparing aircraft for flight and ensuring they’re flying fit
Requirements at a glance
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Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
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GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 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 section below
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Commit to minimum 3 years post Phase Two 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 Mechanical your job is to carry out maintenance and repair work on the airframe and propulsion systems on RAF aircraft.
What will you do?
-
Examine and maintain all mechanical, structural, and electrical components
-
Ensure the high performance of engines, flying controls, pneumatics and hydraulic systems
-
Test and repair equipment on fast jets, transport aircraft, helicopters, ISTAR platforms and air-to-air refuelling aircraft
-
Undertake training for aircraft servicing work, preparing aircraft for flight and ensuring they’re flying fit
Requirements at a glance
-
Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
-
GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 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 section below
-
Commit to minimum 3 years post Phase Two 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.
